Homicide victim identified

Youth Achievement Awards are back for a second year

The 2010 awards nomination deadline is Oct. 8 in the categories of Athletics, Community Involvement, Artistic Talent, Academics and Trades.

Another gruesome find

BRACEBRIDGE — It’s been a summer of grim discoveries in Bracebridge and things took another dark turn on Monday.

Bracebridge OPP is now investigating another suspected homicide after...

Noise, vandalism plague Bala residents

BALA — A police community analysis and video cameras could be two solutions to tackle ongoing vandalism and noise complaints in Bala.

The main concern centres around The Kee to Bala’s...

Donaldson joins mayor’s race

GRAVENHURST — The race for mayor has widened to three.

Last week, incumbent Ward 3 Coun. Paisley Donaldson announced she will seek the mayor’s seat in the municipal election, alongside...

Muskoka junior golfers compete in Mizuno National Championship

SOUTH MUSKOKA — A dynamic duo from the local area are making a name for themselves on a national level.

Jeff Gardner of Port Carling and Mitchell Augustine of Bracebridge both recently...

Ohio soccer team practises on local pitch

GRAVENHURST — The only Canadian player on Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Lady Cougars soccer team hosted her American counterparts on her home field last week for pre-season training.

Teen rides away with Top 10 finishes at national competition

SOUTH MUSKOKA — After vowing she would never ride a horse again, Kilworthy teen Holly Donaldson is celebrating an outstanding finish at the Arabian Horse Association national championships.

Transplant recipients earn sporting medals

MUSKOKA — Two transplant athletes from Muskoka are wearing their pride around their necks after winning medals during the fifth annual Canadian Transplant Games, held last month in Quebec City.

Sun, moon, land and water highlighted at The Tree Museum

GRAVENHURST — The movement of the sun and the earth is something we all take for granted. Other than noticing the shortening days in the autumn, most of us give it little attention.

Eye of the Maker opens Friday at Chapel Gallery

Photographer Kelly Holin­shead, painter Catherine O’Mara and glass artist Susan Higgins have collaborated on a three-person, three-medium exhibition opening Aug. 27 at Chapel Gallery in Bracebridge.

Film chronicles cyclist’s race across America

MUSKOKA - Local filmmaker Virginia Hastings will present another showing of her film Labour of Love later this month at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville.

A second showing of the film...

Attractions | Aug 18 1

Rediscovering classical art of opera

BRACEBRIDGE - The mention of the word opera can call to mind images of large women in Viking attire singing at high decibel levels to a stuffy crowd.

Yannick-Muriel Noah says she knows...

A menu for change

SOUTH MUSKOKA — On Tuesday, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare officially shut down the cafeterias in both Bracebridge and Huntsville hospitals in a bid to save $130,000 a year.

The closures...

Aspen Valley founder speaks of resignation

MUSKOKA — Dear friends of Aspen Valley:

At this time I am writing to let you know that I am no longer affiliated with the sanctuary.

As you know I have dedicated my life to...

Letters | Sep 01 1

Good luck overhauling look of hydro plants

BRACEBRIDGE — How touching the concern expressed by both Bracebridge council and Bracebridge Generation (Lakeland) for the appearance of the new Wilson’s Falls powerhouse. Their epiphany must have...

Garbage fees are unfair to waterfront property owners

MUSKOKA — Re: Garbage collection fees to increase for some (Aug. 25, 2010).

The district chair, Gord Adams, said the change in garbage collection fees reflects the type of service each...