The return of the Portage Landing Parkette in Bala was in jeopardy due to questions about the [...]
Thomas Goyer
Bala has spoken: new bridge design selected
The public of Bala has made its choice. After public consultation Muskoka Lakes Council was [...]
Shake the Lake has council’s blessing
The Shake the Lake charity event is coming to Bala in September. The five-day event will [...]
Neighbours oppose Race Boat Hall of Fame
A decision on The Canadian Race Boat Hall of Fame was delayed for a second time by Muskoka [...]
Raceboat Hall of Fame proposed for Hwy 118
South Muskoka could soon be home to the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame, but the proposal has [...]
Harding: No one to blame for water levels
Nothing can be done in the short term about inconsistent water levels in Muskoka. That [...]
Muskoka Lakes fairs poorly in recycling rates
Muskoka Lakes is 50 per cent behind other, more efficient Ontario municipalities when it comes [...]
Bala Cranberry Festival set to return this fall
The Cranberry Festival will be back this fall in Bala with help from the Township. During the [...]
Local OPP contemplate significant changes
New OPP advisory boards could change how policing is done in Muskoka. During the Township of [...]
Muskoka Lakes endorses suicide hotline
Mental health support services will be only three-digits away thanks to a new mental health [...]


I have a lot of respect for your writings Hugh, but I'm sorry, this reads like another Carney 'Elbows Up'…
I have so much respect for you and your insightful articles. You are the teacher and I the student.
It is fascinating to read Eby’s comment. I will believe he is credible when he abandons his west coast tanker…
For years, Canadians have been told that the country is broken, divided, and in decline. What if the bigger story…
YES! United we stand, divided we fall. Thank you for your excellent commentary, Mr. Mackenzie.