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June 2025

• BMLSS athlete claims gold in 400m at OFSAA Jun 18
• Author Katherine Ashenburg introduces her newest novel, Margaret’s New Look Jun 18
• District grants Gravenhurst development on communal sewer services an extension Jun 18
• Wayback Wednesday: Matthiasville, 1870s Jun 18
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• Lakeland Networks donate $25,000 to South Muskoka Hospital Foundation Jun 17
• Undercover cocaine sting targets Bracebridge dealer  Jun 17
• New breastfeeding support group starting in Bracebridge Jun 17
• Municipal Accommodation Tax officially approved for Bracebridge Jun 16
• Daily weather report Jun 16
• Gravenhurst splash pad now open for the summer Jun 16
• Driving on pedestrian walkway leads to impaired conviction Jun 16
• Mixed results for Muskoka’s soccer teams Jun 16
• What happens when the rule of law is challenged? | Commentary Jun 16
• Daily weather report Jun 15
• Bruce Hemphill named Gravenhurst Senior of the Year Jun 14
• Aspen Valley included in record breaking food donation Jun 14
• V.K. Greer Memorial Public School takes part in a Water Walk Jun 14
• Weekend weather report Jun 13
• The urgent and growing need for flexibility and compromise: Hugh Holland | Commentary Jun 13
• Public health warning the public of potential Hepatitis A exposure at a Tim Hortons in Barrie Jun 13
• Gravenhurst flags lowered for former town staffer Jun 13
• Daily weather report Jun 12
• 150 internet tower proposed for Beaver Ridge Road Jun 12
• All school zones on District roads now designated as Community Safety Zones Jun 12
• Muskoka Dancer selected for Team Canada Dance Jun 12
• 2025 Michael Foster Photography Award winner announced Jun 12
• Daily weather report Jun 11
• Province honours Bracebridge victim services advocate Jun 11
• Bracebridge announces Bandshell summer concert series Jun 11
• Wayback Wednesday: Propellor view of the RMS Segwun Jun 11
• Daily weather report Jun 10
• Letters: Growing concern over hospital site selection Jun 10
• Fundraiser started for family dealing with crushing loss Jun 10
• Impaired driver double the limit in a school zone Jun 10
• Daily weather report Jun 9
• Canoe accident results in two drownings in the Kawatha Lakes region Jun 9
• Bracebridge begins lowering speed limits to 40km/hr Jun 9
• Flag Football League takes flight in Muskoka Jun 9
• Listen Up! Why keeping Donald Trump on the front burner is important | Commentary Jun 9
• Daily weather report Jun 8
• Bracebridge expands Muskoka Lumber Centre with land donation Jun 8
• Muskoka Soccer roundup: Hoyas do battle at OFSAA Jun 7
• Bay & Beyond project: Construction phase 3 set to begin Jun 6
• Health unit offers tips on how to keep safe during poor air quality events Jun 6
• Premier Doug Ford invites Canada’s premiers to summer meeting in Muskoka Jun 6
• Two injured in violent incident at Mantioba Street motel Jun 6
• Daily weather report Jun 5
• OPP looking for video footage of serious collision involving motorcycle Jun 5
• Bracebridge Fieldhouse closed June 10-23 Jun 5
• Bracebridge to transition to all-electric vehicle fleet Jun 5
• Daily weather report Jun 4
• Utterson man hit with four-year driving ban  Jun 4
• Bracebridge celebrates 150th anniversary with legacy tree planting initiative Jun 4
• Bracebridge approves 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax Jun 4
• Daily weather report Jun 3
• Ontario adjusting compensation for Members of Provincial Parliament Jun 3
• Break and enter investigation leads to impaired driving conviction Jun 3
• Letters: Removal of Bracebridge obstetrics is a dangerous game Jun 3
• Hammond introduces first accessible motorcoach to fleet Jun 3
• Daily weather report Jun 2
• Trek for Tourette Muskoka raises $2,300 Jun 2
• Gracelyn Larkin, 10 km champion from Muskoka, keeps on running Jun 2
• Listen Up! The True North Strong and Free | Commentary Jun 2
• Lakeland to double number of EV charging stations in central Ontario Jun 2
• Bracebridge OPP make impaired arrest on Hwy 118 Jun 2
• Daily weather report Jun 1
• Muskoka teams kick-off their summer season Jun 1
• Bracebridge OPP make 20 impaired arrests in May Jun 1

May 2025

• Members of the public help get two more alleged impaired drivers off the road May 31
• Muskoka raises over $45,000 for Alzheimer support May 31
• Doppler Weekend Weather May 30
• Muskoka Arts and Crafts launches new sponsorship program May 30
• Drone drop lands Beaver Creek inmate in hot water  May 30
• Daily weather report May 29
• Bracebridge 150 serves up a community picnic to remember May 29
• Bracing for Impact – A debut fictional novel inspired by actual events May 29
• District wants input of accessibility across Muskoka May 29
• Future of obstetrics in Muskoka remains unclear May 29
• Daily weather report May 28
• Bracebridge OPP track down hit-and-run driver May 28
• Wayback Wednesday: The Muskoka Club, 1866 May 28
• Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions fundraises for kids in need to attend Camp May 28
• Serious assualt of two people leads to OPP lockdowns in both Gravenhurst and Bracebridge May 28
• Daily weather report May 27
• Author’s Corner at Bracebridge 150th: A Celebration for Readers and Writers May 27
• Muskoka Paramedics hit time targets for 11th consecutive year May 27
• Hwy 11 driver sentenced to jail for repeat impaired driving offenses May 27
• Daily weather report May 26
• Pines Long-Term Care Home faces Compliance Orders following inspections May 26
• Listen Up! A Conundrum | Commentary May 26
• Municipal service corporation created to operate Muskoka Airport May 26
• Daily weather report May 25
• OPP partners on “Rescu” initiative to locate missing children May 25
• Legacy For Alex Kersewell aims to raise $20,000 for mental health May 25
• Ontario Investing $480,000 into Transit in Parry Sound-Muskoka May 24
• SMDHU announces new Medical Officer of Health May 24
• Weekend weather report May 23
• Speeding ticket leads to guns, drugs and an impaired driver May 23
• Muskoka invites residents to engage in the Solid Waste Master Plan process May 23