With the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching, municipalities across Muskoka are reminding residents to follow local bylaws and safety precautions when using fireworks.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is advising seasonal property owners to test their drinking water as part of their spring routine ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend and throughout the summer.
Under the Highway Traffic Act, school crossing guards are authorized to stop traffic while helping pedestrians cross roadways with speed limits of up to 60 km/h.
Police say on Nov. 1, officers received a report that a child opened a chocolate bar and discovered a small needle or pin inside while breaking it apart.