The town of Bracebridge is set to consider new plans for a significant residential development [...]
Matt Driscoll
Federal party promises on climate: an overview
With extreme weather on the rise and affecting communities coast to coast, dealing with climate [...]
Artist realizes a life’s passion with Black Velvet
The tattoo parlour has come a long way since the days of burly bikers in smoky back rooms. The [...]
Why I support the Conservative Party: Tony Clement | Commentary
In the lead up to the 2021 federal election, Doppler invited local residents to tell us why [...]
Athletes descend on Gravenhurst
It’s been a weekend of non-stop action in Gravenhurst and there’s still plenty more [...]
Muskoka driver caught with fentanyl, THC in her system
A Muskoka woman was handed a hefty fine and a driving banning in Bracebridge court this week [...]
Muskoka Royale fight heads to the next level
Despite approval by the municipality earlier this year to proceed with the proposed Muskoka [...]
Transit service could include beach stops, “on-demand” service
While the pandemic has hit bus ridership hard in Bracebridge, the mood among staff remains [...]
Matthiasville neighbours fed up with burnouts
A group of Matthiasville residents have had it with noisy neighbours and late-night burnouts. [...]
Survey says Muskoka Lakes residents want safe walking routes
Residents of Bala in Port Carling are making their voices heard when it comes to improving [...]


Do we really need a district government? How did Muskoka survive before the District Council was created.
The fix is in. The new District Chair will also have the so-called strong Mayor powers so he can overturn…
The appointment of our District Chair by the Doug Ford is part of a continuing threat to local democracy. To…
I am so very unhappy to see that the Province (Ontario) has decided it is better at deciding who should…
An appointment that serves provincial objectives cancels out democracy at the regional level.