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Mayor Don Coates will not seek re-election

BRACEBRIDGE – The Town of Bracebridge will have a new mayor this fall. The race for mayor was thrown wide open this week when current Mayor Don Coates announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re...

Local | Jul 30

Local man perishes in boat accident

GRAVENHURST — Police continue to investigate the...

Police | Jul 28

No charges stemming from Lake Muskoka...

LAKE MUSKOKA — There will be no charges laid following a...

Local | Jul 28

Firefighters continue to leave posts

MUSKOKA LAKES — More Muskoka Lakes firefighters have left in...

News | Jul 29

MAHC to remain independent, insists chair

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and Trillium Health Centre are...

Court | Jul 28

BALA — A lawsuit is being set into motion nearly two years...

Local | Jul 28

BRACEBRIDGE — The future of Highway 11 in Bracebridge...

Local | Jul 28

As a politician, treading rough waters is nothing new to...

 
 
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News | Jul 30

Pudsey steps down to focus on his health

Pudsey steps down to focus on his health

Federal Liberal candidate for Parry Sound-Muskoka, Shawn Pudsey, announced at press time that he will be stepping down due to health issues.

News | Jul 30

NDP stalwart Dianna Allen steps back

A lot can happen when you’re waiting for the writ to drop, says Dianna Allen, now the former federal candidate for the New Democratic Party for whenever the next election happens.

Court | Jul 29

Man pleads guilty to several criminal charges

BRACEBRIDGE — A 45-year-old Bracebridge man has been sentenced to several months in jail for a series of offences.

Blair Vallance, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty in Huntsville court...

Local | Jul 28

Debt could soar to $23 million in 2011

GRAVENHURST — Gravenhurst’s debt level could reach $23 million by 2011, according to a new audit report.

Borrowing on projects such as the Muskoka Wharf have brought the debt up to $10...

Sports

Local | Jul 28

No Canadian Open for Webb

BRACEBRIDGE — It simply wasn’t to be at the Canadian Open for Bracebridge’s Brennan Webb last week.

Webb failed to make the event after shooting a four over par 76 to finish 53rd in a one...

What's On | Jul 28

Muskoka Rocks Road Race back for another run

MUSKOKA — The seventh annual Muskoka Rocks Road Race is being held this year on Aug. 1, starting at the Peninsula Recreation Centre.

Local | Jul 28

Water-ski school proposed for Gull Lake

GRAVENHURST — A new water-ski school would like to test the waters in Gull Lake and is looking for town council’s blessing.

Chris Foley runs Muskoka Wharf Adventures, a water-ski...

Local | Jul 28

Bracebridge secures 2011 masters softball tourney

BRACEBRIDGE — The work is nearly done and it’s time for Bracebridge to show off its new facility.

Bracebridge has been selected to host the 2011 Ontario Amateur Softball Association (OASA...

What's On

What's On | Jul 28

BAC looks to retire debt with new campaign

BAC looks to retire debt with new campaign

BRACEBRIDGE — The Bracebridge Arts Council (BAC) is looking to finish paying back the cost of building Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, and that’s good news for anyone who enjoys live music and...

What's On | Jul 28

Mixing mosquitos and mojitos for cancer survivors

MUSKOKA — Mosquitos & Mojitos, a fundraising event in support of Cottage Dreams, is set to take place Aug. 12 at Windermere House.

The social event mixes Mojitos, the popular Cuban...

What's On | Jul 28

Muskoka Rocks Road Race back for another run

MUSKOKA — The seventh annual Muskoka Rocks Road Race is being held this year on Aug. 1, starting at the Peninsula Recreation Centre.

Attractions | Jul 21

Benefit concert to ‘Show Caisse’ local talent

BRACEBRIDGE - When it comes to live music, there’s no better way to get bang for your buck.

On July 25, Rene M. Caisse Theatre will host the “Show Caisse” Benefit Concert. The show is a benefit...

Opinion

Letters | Jul 28

Accurate, comprehensive coverage appreciated

MUSKOKA LAKES — I would like to express my compliments to Karen Longwell for her accurate, comprehensive coverage of the Muskoka Ratepayers Association annual general meeting in the Examiner, July...

Letters | Jul 28 Recommended 1

Name change is to honour our veterans

BRACEBRIDGE — I was somewhat disappointed to read in our local paper of the opposition to the renaming of Muskoka Road South to Veterans Way, even after it was approved by the town council. (Last...

Letters | Jul 28

Following ‘all the proper procedures,’ Ontario’s waterfalls will begin to die

MUSKOKA — Ontario’s waterfalls are about to start disappearing. Bala Falls has a temporary reprieve while an economic impact study is carried out to supplement the environmental assessment Swift...

Letters | Jul 28 Recommended 2

Give both sides of the fire chief story

(Editor’s note: This is an open letter to Muskoka Lakes Mayor Karen Ellis.)

MUSKOKA LAKES — We would like to express our confidence in the actions taken by the Township of Muskoka Lakes...

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