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May 2024

• Gravenhurst man charged with trafficking opioids May 17
• Children’s health advocate and former Grey Cup winner visits Muskoka May 17
• Town of Bracebridge hosting bike rodeo on Saturday May 17
• Victoria Day closures and fireworks rules in Bracebridge May 17
• Doppler daily weather report May 16
• MAHC officials offer weekly update on local health care plans May 16
• Functional rail service requires more than clever catchphrases and good intentions | Letters May 16
• Impaired driver busted “off-roading” on Bracebridge snowmobile trail May 16
• Town approves relocation of fire hall from Vankoughnet to Uffington May 16
• Doppler daily weather report May 15
• Assault trial set for Bracebridge OPP officer  May 15
• Wayback Wednesday: Terry Fox on Hwy 169 May 15
• OPP say human remains found in Katrine belong to missing 41-year-old May 15
• Government of Ontario cracking down on car theft May 15
• Doppler daily weather report May 14
• Councillors agree to St. Stephen’s chapel acquisition  May 14
• Wrong-way driver was four times the legal alcohol limit May 14
• Muskoka climbers qualify for national championships May 14
• Frito Lay recalls Sunchips and Munchies May 14
• Doppler daily weather report May 13
• Four rescued after canoe capsizes in Bracebridge May 13
• Impaired driver convicted after getting stuck in snowbank May 13
• Listen Up! The Gordian knot May 13
• MAHC provides an update on physician engagement and stakeholder feedback May 13
• Bracebridge snowmobile bridge set for emergency repairs  May 13
• Doppler daily weather report May 12
• Bracebridge’s Mayor Maloney issues statement on hospital debate May 11
• Spin the Lakes Cycling Tour returns to raise funds for mental health May 11
• No budget bump | Commentary May 11
• Soccer community to come together in honour of Graham Pollington May 11
• Weekend weather forecast May 10
• Free fishing this Mother’s Day weekend May 10
• MUSAC’s Mary Jibb makes waves in Canadian Para Swimming May 10
• Drone-flying drug smuggler ends up behind bars  May 10
• Doppler daily weather report May 9
• Marine Patrol back on the water and training in Gravenhurst May 9
• Bracebridge councillors approve exotic animal exemption  May 9
• Multiple complaints lead to impaired arrest in Bracebridge May 9
• Doppler daily weather report May 8
• A revolution in treating incontinence, Emsella is available in Muskoka May 8
• Muskoka Lakes seeks input for strategic plan May 8
• Councillor calls Vankoughnet fire station removal “slap in the face”  May 8
• Local pub owners bid adieu to the Griffin May 8
• Doppler daily weather report May 7
• K.P. Manson students warned of potential cougar sighting  May 7
• District to test emergency alert on Friday May 7
• Huntsville man convicted on BB gun shooting May 7
• Muskoka Queer Film Festival returns May 17 May 7
• Doppler daily weather report May 6
• Trek for Tourette taking place in Gravenhurst on May  26 May 6
• Listen Up! Interesting times May 6
• Town considers new fire station in Uffington Park May 6
• Muskoka Discovery Centre wins National award May 6
• Police services are investigating human remains found near Katrine May 5
• MAHC discusses Alternative Level of Care changes in Muskoka May 5
• Town of Bracebridge CIP applications now open May 5
• Wahta Chief Franks speaks on Red Dress Day May 4
• Weekend weather report May 3
• Overnight fire at Fenner Dunlop causes “significant damage” May 3
• Port Sydney driver pleads guilty to third impaired  May 3
• Cottage inventory high, experts expect %5 sales increase for 2024 May 3
• District of Muskoka launches online portal for planning applications May 3
• Recruitment underway for local OPP boards May 3
• TLDSB welcomes Ontario’s crackdown on vaping and cell phone use in schools May 3
• Doppler daily weather report May 2
• Lakeland installs first of 14 new Bracebridge charging stations May 2
• Wendy Donabie launches Views from the Edge of the Earth May 2
• Impaired driver hits rock, breaks hip May 2
• Bracebridge converting more sidewalks to asphalt May 2
• Muskoka launches ‘Names with Purpose’ intiative May 2
• Doppler daily weather report May 1
• Muskoka Regional Centre has preferred proponent, no timeline May 1
• Wayback Wednesday: Bracebridge Legion Bantams, 1956 May 1
• Emergency Preparedness Week May 5 to 11 May 1
• Custom building backlog solved May 1

April 2024

• Doppler daily weather report Apr 30
• Letters: Citzens are “Mad-in-Muskoka” about “Made-in-Muskoka” Healthcare Apr 30
• Twenty-four new affordable housing units proposed in Muskoka under District funding program this year Apr 30
• Former Muskoka Family Connexions manager arrested in Sudbury  Apr 30
• Local author debuts Summers with Miss Elizabeth Apr 30
• Doppler daily weather report Apr 29
• Spring Brings Renewed Focus on Waste Management in Muskoka Apr 29
• MAHC clarifies future healthcare plans amid recent ‘misconceptions’ in Muskoka region Apr 29
• Listen Up! The rule of law Apr 29
• Search for missing Lake Muskoka kayaker ends tragically Apr 29
• Hike the Lakes returns to Muskoka Lakes Apr 29
• Half-load restrictions lifted May 6 in Gravenhurst Apr 29
• Doppler daily weather report Apr 28
• OPP investigate potential drowning on Lake Muskoka Apr 28
• Muskoka Lakes hires new Director of Operational Services Apr 28
• Bracebridge OPP search for business B&E suspects Apr 27
• Weekend weather forecast Apr 26
• Local flood watch extended until May 3 Apr 26
• Gravenhurst man accused of impaired driving, smashing up convenience store  Apr 26
• Spring Market set for May 4 in Bracebridge Apr 26
• Doppler daily weather report Apr 25
• Winewood construction starts April 29 Apr 25
• Baysville Curling and Bocce Club celebrates Trillium grant Apr 25
• Province changing speed limit on additional sections of Ontario highways Apr 25
• Almaguin OPP make arrest in theft of lottery tickets Apr 25