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August 2022

• Wayback Wednesday: POW Camp 20, Gravenhurst Aug 10
• Planting ‘local’ seeds of change Aug 10
• Ontario Throne Speech focuses on the need for more skilled workers and health care professionals among key issues Aug 10
• Motorcycle crash sends man to hospital Aug 9
• Council Supports Motion to Forever Recognize Fred Schulz Aug 9
• Conservancy establishes Highlands Island Nature Reserve Aug 9
• Novel Marathon writers Zoom it from grabby start to climactic ending Aug 9
• Gravenhurst man guilty of theft Aug 9
• What on earth has happened to us? | Commentary Aug 8
• Muskoka Lakes considers indoor lighting restrictions Aug 8
• Is Muskoka going to the dogs? Aug 6
• Baysville Arts and Crafts Festival this weekend Aug 6
• Trio convicted in gunpoint robbery and beating Aug 5
• District Accessibility Advisory Committee needs community input to break down accessibility barriers Aug 5
• Second person succumbs to injuries in Bracebridge shooting, deceased identified Aug 5
• Renovations underway to expand imaging capabilities Aug 4
• Wayback Wednesday: KFC customers, Bracebridge Aug 3
• Collision in Gravenhurst Sends Three to Hospital Aug 3
• Trip to local drive-thru ends in impaired conviction Aug 3
• Muskoka Chautauqua Hot Docs begin on Sunday Aug 3
• Wooo! Bracebridge comedian roasts wrestling legend Ric Flair Aug 2
• Starter Company Plus Helps Small Businesses Start, Sustain and Grow Aug 2
• OPP release name of drowning victim Aug 2
• Listen Up! What does freedom really mean? | Commentary Aug 1
• Gravenhurst Fire Department tackles overnight fire on Muskoka Road South Aug 1

July 2022

• Bracebridge archers on target at the Ontario Summer Games Jul 30
• We’re at a crossroads in this country: Sally Barnes | Commentary Jul 30
• #WheretoGetCareMuskoka – Help With Knowing Where and When to Go Jul 29
• Man admits to ramming police cruisers in Muskoka-wide police chase Jul 29
• MAHC self-screening requirements for COVID-19 start July 28 Jul 29
• Muskoka Lakes man charged in marina destruction Jul 28
• Muskoka Conservancy launches fishing line recycling program Jul 28
• Comet watching trip to Torrance ends in vicious beating Jul 28
• Muskoka Hornets host provincial qualifiers this weekend Jul 28
• Swim advisory lifted for Franklin Park Beach Jul 28
• Bracebridge OPP provide shooting update Jul 27
• One person dead, one injured in Bracebridge shooting Jul 27
• Wayback Wednesday: Fire brigade near Bala, 1916 Jul 27
• Three Amigos large dogs section temporarily closed Jul 27
• Vaccinations now available in Muskoka for ages 6 months and up Jul 27
• Muskoka must create positive change for a more inclusive future for all Jul 27
• Gravenhurst man pleads guilty to assaulting three different people Jul 26
• Gravenhurst council notes: Steamships surplus waived Jul 26
• “Christmas in July” at the Muskoka Lawn Bowling Club benefits Manna Food Bank Jul 26
• Wahta Chief: Pope’s apology just a starting point Jul 26
• Muskoka Business Recovery Fund hands out $5.4 million in loans Jul 25
• Swimmer killed near Port Carling after being struck by vessel Jul 25
• Torrance Barrens set for annual summer cleaning Jul 25
• Listen Up! Another federal election? | Commentary Jul 25
• The world order is changing, is Canada prepared? | Commentary Jul 23
• Concern mounts over lack of support for Hospice Muskoka Jul 23
• Driver switcheroo doesn’t fool Bracebridge OPP Jul 22
• Burk’s Falls and Bracebridge part of $4.5 million federal investment to upgrade public community spaces Jul 22
• Concern mounts over lack of support for Hospice Muskoka Jul 22
• Gravenhurst High School Student of the Year recognized by council Jul 22
• COVID cases in Muskoka from June 12 to July 16 Jul 21
• 100 Women hand out nearly $10,000 to Community Living Jul 21
• Muskoka-wide crime spree lands man behind bars Jul 21
• A note to our valued readers Jul 20
• All female cast tackles Shakespeare’s Caesar in Bracebridge Jul 20
• UPDATE: Tornado Watch for Muskoka has ended Jul 20
• Muskoka Paramedics Governor General’s EMS Exemplary Service Medal Jul 20
• Wayback Wednesday: Nazi POW camp, Gravenhurst Jul 20
• Who wears the skirts in this country’s army? Sally Barnes | Commentary Jul 20
• Concerned Bracebridge citizen corners a wanted man Jul 19
• Hypoallergenic and amino acid-based infant formula shortage Jul 19
• Rainbow Flags hoisted across Muskoka Jul 19
• Off-duty officer collars alleged impaired driver in Gravenhurst Jul 19
• Argument at Gravenhurst corner store ends in multiple assault charges Jul 18
• Gunshots temporarily close Highway 141 Jul 18
• Santa’s Village Road now under construction until the fall Jul 18
• Councillor proposes Bracebridge-wide item swap weekends Jul 18
• July 17-23 is National Drowning Prevention Week Jul 18
• Banana split home run Jul 18
• Listen up! A culture of anger | Commentary Jul 18
• RBC Foundation helps communities thrive Jul 16
• It is your responsibility to renew your vehicle registration: OPP Jul 15
• Huntsville human remains case back in court next week Jul 15
• Multiple parking restrictions and detours in effect this weekend Jul 15
• Local theatre returns with The Exquisite Hour Jul 15
• Cyclist struck in Gravenhurst Jul 14
• Canada will be instrumental in solving both the climate and energy crises: Hugh Holland | Commentary Jul 14
• Muskoka District Rentals charged under Travel Industry Act Jul 14
• Impaired driver crashes into tree, scuffles with police Jul 14
• COVID-19 second booster dose eligibility expands to individuals 18 to 59 years Jul 14
• Local business in the spotlight thanks to new video podcast Jul 14
• Police seeking help finding missing female Jul 14
• Muskoka Tourism parts ways with Executive Director Jul 13
• Wayback Wednesday: Patterson’s Garage, Utterson Jul 13
• Alleged impaired boater nabbed on Muskoka River Jul 13
• Thieves in Wahta make off with kayak Jul 13
• Alleged impaired driver ends up in Muskoka Beach Road ditch Jul 13
• Gull Lake swim advisory now lifted Jul 13
• Applications now open for $15,000 in prizes from Founders Circle Jul 12
• Robbery suspect and cocaine found in Gravenhurst home Jul 12
• Hospital parking system improvements planned in July Jul 12
• Rock, Paper, Scissors Co. wins $5000 for perfect pitch Jul 12
• OPP investigate Gravenhurst business break-in Jul 12
• Bracebridge Soccer Club results Jul 11
• The unstoppable Muskoka Novel Marathon heads into its last Quarantine Edition Jul 11