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05/22/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Bracebridge and Gravenhurst under tornado warning by Environment Canada and here's what residents need to know immediately:

Take shelter, weather officials say.

03/07/2024

With the annual Vintage Boat Show cancelled in this summer, the town is trying to find some other ideas. Click on the link below to learn more

11/22/2023

Gravenhurst identified as potential spot for battery energy storage system facility

Project in Muskoka is not a done deal, according to CEO

09/12/2023

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08/20/2023

OPINION: All I remember hearing 70 yrs ago was: “We will go to Canada; you will learn to speak English; and we will become Canadian.” And, for most immigrant kids it really was as simple as that. Meditations

Kids learn a new language a lot faster than older folk, writes Harry Kleinhuis.

08/19/2023

OPINION: A few decades ago, we had environmental problems that seemed just as unresolvable as climate change seems today, but we solved those problems. The rain in is 40X less acidic than it was. Here are 5 lessons that give me hope:

Learning from that history buoys my hope that we can repair climate damage again, writes Norman Yan.

08/19/2023

OPINION: "I promise you will love reading "Rainsongs." Beautifully written, absorbing story, insightful and wise — a lovely book." book review

Go where the writer takes you, writes Charlotte Stein.

08/19/2023

SIZZLIN' SUMMER PLAYDOWN RESULTS: Which ice cream flavour took the crown? Was it moose tracks or vanilla? Find out here which flavour won and how close the competition was, from 16 to 1

We’re looking for our readers’ input to decide the best ice cream flavour in our Sizzlin’ Summer Playdown.

08/19/2023

OPINION: The days are getting shorter, but for now, just be happy that the water in - is cooling off a bit. The fish have started to notice and have shifted a bit off the bottom of the lake.

When there is food in the shallows, there is always something trying to feed on it writes Bill Eden.

08/19/2023

Chills in has been a successful venture for a pair of 16-year-olds who elected to trade lazing away the summer for running an ice cream shop. “It’s a business, but we want to have fun as well"

The business opened by two 16-year-olds earlier this summer.

08/18/2023

Increased military traffic on in , in is in support of the largest Canadian Army Reserve warfighting exercise in several years, with over 800 soldiers from across Ontario participating.

The Canadian Armed Forces is alerting motorists of an increased presence of military activity for the rest of August along multiple highways, including Highway 11 through Muskoka, and Highway 60

08/18/2023

James Bartleman, who grew up in , and made history as the first Indigenous lieutenant-governor of Ontario, died on Monday at the age of 83

James Bartleman, who made history as the first Indigenous lieutenant-governor of Ontario, has died. Born in Orillia, he grew up in Port Carling and was a member of the Chippewas

08/18/2023

Down to 1 beach advisory in heading into the weekend at a beach in

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting one beach advisory in Muskoka at this time.

08/18/2023

man spent 64 days in the Northern Saskatchewan wilderness last fall and came 2nd on the 10th season of the History Channel’s survivalist series ‘Alone’ against 9 other competitors

Standing in his bare feet amidst tall, straggly-looking trees, on an outcropping of moss-covered Canadian Shield, a Bracebridge man makes gillnets to catch fish.

08/18/2023

HAVE YOUR SAY: The Township of Lakes wants to hear from the community about priorities for the 2024 municipal budget. Answer a survey or attend the Sept. 7 meeting to be heard

Residents are invited to provide input to council's budget planning Sept. 7.

08/18/2023

"The potholes are huge" resident concerned the District of or the Town of Huntsville doesn't know the boundaries. "Old Ferguson was resurfaced 2 yrs ago, but work stopped short"

The Town of Huntsville said they will take care of the road.

08/18/2023

OPINION: "Dear Money Lady... We opened a family RESP account approximately 12 yrs ago, contributing monthly. We have no idea how to plan for future expenses beyond the basic tuition. Do I need to get a financial advisor to help?"

There are several ways you can help plan for the future, writes Christine Ibbotson

08/17/2023

WARNING: This story contains graphic content and may be upsetting to some readers. father guilty of sexually assaulting pr***en stepdaughter, jailed

The question wasn’t if a Bracebridge man was going to a penitentiary but for how long.

08/17/2023

SIZZLIN' SUMMER PLAYDOWN results are in! Was it moose tracks or vanilla? Find out here which ice cream flavour won and how close the competition was

We’re looking for our readers’ input to decide the best ice cream flavour in our Sizzlin’ Summer Playdown.

08/17/2023

Dragonfly Theatre Company's production of the iconic musical “Little Shop of Horrors” is captivating audiences again tonight in and continues until Aug. 27, with performances from Wednesday to Saturday, plus dinner and a show options.

Dark humour, infectious melodies and a giant plant will get the audience cheering and jeering.

08/17/2023

OPP laid 3 impaired charges in the last wk, including 1 in a drive-thru, 1 on the water, and 1 on Road 118, leading OPP to say they are "disappointed" many are not getting message about risks of impaired driving

Bracebridge OPP have laid three impaired charges in the last week, including one in a drive-thru, and one on the water.

08/17/2023

Finale of History Channel's 'Alone' airs tonight. Stay tuned to see how resident and contestant Wyatt Black does against the wilderness and his fellow competitors

The possibility of an encounter with a predator was always on his mind.

08/17/2023

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: "If MPP Graydon Smith held even a smidgen of the values of the constituents ... he could come clean on whether he supports the actions of his party" in reference to the Greenbelt, writes reader

Letter to the editor.

08/17/2023

One of ’s treasures will celebrate his 100th birthday on Sunday. Alex Moeller, a man who moves through life with a ready smile and a supply of jokes, is also Baysville’s last war veteran.

On Sunday, Aug. 20, one of Baysville’s treasures will celebrate his 100th birthday. Alex Moeller, a man who moves through life with a ready smile and a supply of jokes,

08/17/2023

CONGRATS to the winner of The Muskokan Cover Photo Contest and 4 tickets aboard Steamships. Thanks to all who entered. View the gallery of entries here:

It was difficult, but a winner has been chosen for The Muskokan Cover Photo Contest.

08/17/2023

Calling all girls and women, here's your chance to try hockey for free and with no commitment at 's Esso Fun Day Aug. 27. Sign up is limited to 30 so get your registration in!

Esso Fun Day is an opportunity for girls and women of all ages, who have never played hockey, to enjoy a free event with no commitment.

08/17/2023

Editorial cartoon for Aug. 17

Editorial cartoon for Parry Sound-Muskoka Aug. 17

08/17/2023

Food4Kids, a not-for-profit aiming to fight against food insecurity in , is looking for sponsorship opportunities. "We provide kids with a food bag on Fridays that they can take home to ensure they have something to eat on the weekend"

Food4Kids is a not-for-profit aiming to fight against food insecurity in Muskoka.

08/16/2023

Anyone interested in volunteering or wanting more information on the proposed Bears junior-C hockey team are invited to a public meeting next week

Volunteers for 2024-2025 season needed.

08/16/2023

Many consumers have “tipping fatigue” and an uncertainty about how to tip. For some others, however, the tip is worth ensuring that hospitality workers earn a living wage.

Whose job is it to ensure a server makes a livable wage?