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Community answers prayers of flood victims

BRACEBRIDGE - It seems Theresa and Robert Bowers’ prayers are being answered. Just one week ago, the Bracebridge couple told this newspaper they had little more than their faith to rely on after mid...

News | May 23

Portage route unsafe: Ministry of Natural...

BALA - Muskoka Lakes council is pushing to protect a portage...

News | May 23

Ministry looking to BMLSS to demonstrate...

BRACEBRIDGE - Students of Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes...

What's On | May 23

Happiness is a powerful game changer

MUSKOKA LAKES - Discovering the key to happiness could be...

News | May 23

Trillium Lakelands names rooms at new...

BRACEBRIDGE - The progress of the new Trillium Lakelands...

News | May 15

Arts at the Albion is set to open this summer. “We...

Local | May 16

GRAVENHURST - The Town of Gravenhurst has become a little...

News | May 15 |  Recommended (1) |  Recommended 1

Emotion overcame the crowd during a monumental announcement...

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News | May 23

More jobs opening up for area teachers

MUSKOKA - Despite declining enrolment, teaching positions are opening up in Muskoka. “There will (be) hiring of permanent as well as long-term occasional teaching positions in all areas of the board...

News | May 22 |  

Lake of Bays mayor not impressed with flood program

Lake of Bays mayor not impressed with flood program

LAKE OF BAYS – A presentation from representatives of the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program left Lake of Bays mayor Bob Young quite exasperated at the lack of help the program could offer his...

Local | May 22

Fire Marshal offers cottage safety tips

MUSKOKA - It can take less than one minute to escape a burning cottage. That is according to Ted Wieclawek, chair of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council. The council just kicked off its...

Local | May 17

Highway 11 north closed

WASHAGO - Both northbound lanes of Highway 11 near Washago were closed to traffic on Friday following a multiple-vehicle collision.
Orillia OPP confirmed police and fire were on the scene but it...

Sports

Sports | May 21

Adult soccer league kicks off

Adult soccer league kicks off

BRACEBRIDGE - Take a little advice from Bracebridge’s resident soccer family. “Just come out, get some exercise, and spend time with friends,” suggested Greta Gostick, wife of the late Randy Gostick...

Sports | May 21

Youth baseball gets a boost

Youth baseball gets a boost

GRAVENHURST - Baseball spring training is underway at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre. “Our spring training camp allows the kids to work on their skills to prepare for the season,” explained Ryan...

Local | May 16

Muskoka Rowing Club offers beginner course

Muskoka Rowing Club offers beginner course

BRACEBRIDGE - There are many benefits to rowing.

Local | May 16

Fencers fly high in provincial tourney

Fencers fly high in  provincial tourney

BRACEBRIDGE - Points piled high for a pair of Muskoka fencers who edged their way to stunning victories across two provincial championships.

What's On

What's On | May 15

Club focusing on controversial books

Delve into forbidden literature at the Bracebridge Public Library.
The library’s May book club meeting is centred on banned or challenged books.  
Prior to each meeting, a list...

Community | May 10

Tour the world without leaving town

Seeing the world is as easy as visiting the local public library.
“It’s armchair travelling,” said acting chief librarian Caralene Clement.
The Gravenhurst Public Library...

Community | May 10

Pooches taking on trek

Pooches taking on trek

Dogs of all shapes and sizes are gearing up for an exceptional day at the park.
“We’ve sent out a special invite to people who have adopted a dog from us over the past year,&rdquo...

What's On | May 02

Older adults sought for seniors’ Yarn Bomb Squadron

Older adults sought for seniors’ Yarn Bomb Squadron

MUSKOKA - Edge of the Woods Theatre is seeking older adults to participate in free and fun drop-in knitting sessions to help create a yarn bomb.

Opinion

Columns | Apr 26

A new home for banshee

A new home for banshee

The Eurasian lynx is a beautiful animal (a close relative to our Canadian lynx, but larger) and, as its name implies, it is a native of Europe and Asia. It lives in the boreal forests of Russia...

Columns | Apr 13

Raccoon babies: do not disturb

Raccoon babies: do not disturb

Spring is finally promising to arrive, and with it of course some wildlife are giving birth.  In particular, raccoon mothers have sought out a nice, snug place to raise their babies, often...

Editorial | Apr 05 |  Recommended (3) |  Recommended 11

Taxing ganja

Police from five different units of the OPP busted a couple of middle-aged people with possession of 24 grams of weed and a pipe in Foots Bay last week.
The street value of the pot was estimated...

Letters | Mar 28

Gravenhurst farmers market board seeks to set record straight

GRAVENHURST - It has come to the attention of the Gravenhurst Farmers’ Market Board of Directors that there is some incorrect information and misconceptions surrounding the Gravenhurst Farmers...