The event begins at 10 a.m. in River Mill Park with a sacred fire lighting, followed by an honour drum, land acknowledgement, and smudging ceremony. At 11:15 a.m., the remembrance walk will begin throughout the streets of downtown Huntsville.
Throughout this week (Aug. 31 to Sept. 4), officials say crews will continue work on sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain infrastructure, with watermain testing and commissioning scheduled to be completed by the end of the week.
Town officials say in compliance with the Town's Lease Policy, Huntsville Town Council is considering leasing municipal property to a private business to operate the facility on the Muskoka River.
Town officials say the project, beginning on July 27, will extend the bridge's lifespan by roughly 25 years while helping maintain a safe and reliable transportation network.
Throughout this week, officials said crews will test a temporary water system and begin transferring water services to it, as well as prepare for upcoming underground pipe replacement work.
With the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching, municipalities across Muskoka are reminding residents to follow local bylaws and safety precautions when using fireworks.
Originally from Durham, Mello has lived in Huntsville full-time since graduating from university abroad three years ago. Her background includes education in business and law, she has traveled to 56 countries and speaks four languages.
The Town of Huntsville has launched a new Secondary Residential Dwelling Units program, aimed at helping property owners add additional living spaces to their residential properties.
The Bittern Creek replacement project on Ravenscliffe Road has reached a significant milestone, with the District of Muskoka now expecting to reopen the road to single-lane traffic by this Saturday.
The annual program provides both financial and non-financial assistance to local groups and organizations that deliver initiatives that help connect and strengthen the community.
After 12 hours on air, Huntsville’s 105.5 Moose FM raised $350,554 for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF), while Bracebridge’s 99.5 Moose FM raised $116,734 for the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation (SMHF).