As 2025 winds to a close, South Muskoka Doppler is looking back on some of our most-read articles of the year.
Here are the most-read business articles of 2025 in South Muskoka:
Downtown business owners sounding the alarm in Gravenhurst
From June 23, 2025:
Downtown Gravenhurst is in trouble, and it needs the Town’s help to right the ship.
That was the message from Gravenhurst business owners during the most recent Gravenhurst town council meeting.
Kim Evans, owner of Blooming Muskoka, a flower shop in Gravenhurst, made a presentation to council about the future of the downtown. Her aim was to shed light on the challenges facing the area and propose actionable solutions for revitalization.
Evans highlighted the struggles that downtown Gravenhurst has faced over the past few years, noting a troubling trend of more business closures than openings. “We’ve lost a number of good entrepreneurs along the way,” she remarked, pointing to a difficult winter that exacerbated the situation with its snow emergencies and ice storms. “Walk-in business dried up, and without it, many stores on the main street simply can’t afford to remain open.”
Find the full article here.
Oliver’s Coffee closing Gravenhurst location Oct. 31
From October 2, 2025
It appears the Oliver’s location in Gravenhurst is set to close for good later this month.
Since opening in 2003, Oliver’s has operated in Gravenhurst, Port Carling, Bala, and Huntsville.
The following farewell letter was issued by the management today.
Find the full article here.
Bracebridge approves 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax
From June 4, 2025:
A new tax will target short-term stays in Bracebridge.
Yesterday the Bracebridge general committee unanimously approved a 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).
The By-law specifies that the MAT applies to accommodations rented for 28 days or less. Exemptions are made for unique non-tourist accommodations, such as those provided by non-profit organizations for homeless shelters, provincially funded treatment centers, and lodging associated with offender rehabilitation.
Find the full article here
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