As 2023 winds to a close, South Muskoka Doppler is looking back on some of our most-read articles of the year that was.
Here are the five most-read news articles of 2023:
1. Residents concerned over Hindu centre in Gravenhurst
In November, Gravenhurst Council heard concerns over a Hindu cultural center planned for Canning Road In Gravenhurst.
Find the article here.
2. Bracebridge ready to roll out new animal feeding bylaws
Earlier this month, after much debate about songbirds, surveys and scavengers, Bracebridge councillors voted unanimously to approve a wildlife feeding by-law.
Find the article here.
3. Bracebridge looking at public access to 32 waterfront properties
Also in December, the Town’s general committee voted to prioritize 32 municipally owned and undeveloped waterfront properties for future development.
Find the article here.
4. Province approves Muskoka Royale college rezoning in Bracebridge
In November, nearly three years after a rezoning paved the way for a new college in Bracebridge, the way was finally clear for the project to proceed.
The Ontario Land Tribunal approved, with some minor amendments, the Town of Bracebridge Official Plan amendment and zoning bylaw amendment necessary for the school to be built.
Find the article here.
5. Married for 73 years, couple pass away 18 hours apart
In March we reported on a Muskoka couple that, after 73 years together, passed away just 18 hours from one another.
Read the article here.
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