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Keeping everyone safe: Muskoka paramedics first to deploy new notification system
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (306+ words) Alert provides early notification of approaching emergency vehicles, allowing drivers approximately 30 to 60 seconds to safely make way. We're sharing this information with you, even though we didn't write it. It was provided by/sourced from the District of Muskoka. This…...
Winding Muskoka roads and luxury cars could be million-dollar keys to helping others
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (645+ words) Upcoming 2026 event, with a fundraising goal of $1 million, is a luxury car competition where participants will compete for points by navigating checkpoints. A volunteer for the Muskoka Motor Rally checks with a rally participant before leaving the starting line. The…...
Reigniting seasonal hope in our local communities
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (500+ words) There are a lot of things that may reignite our sense of hope and joy as we notice those signs which indicate that all is well in our little corner of the world and that we can look forward to…...
Huntsville moves toward 5-storey buildings as Bill 98 looms
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (748+ words) Huntsville council is weighing a proposal to permit five-storey buildings in some areas. View of trees and lake from Lions Lookout Trail in Huntsville. While Huntsville is considering how tall is too tall for buildings in the Muskoka landscape, Mayor…...
Avoid travel near North Bay, Huntsville after storm: OPP
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (33+ words) Ontario Provincial Police say that Highway 533 is fully closed in Mattawa after reports of downed trees and hydro poles blocking roadways in the area following a thunderstorm that moved through the area....
Insider's guide to Prince Edward County, Ontario, from art to butter tarts
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (434+ words) Biglake Festival is PEC's annual classical music celebration. Co-founder and county local Elissa Lee shares her recommendations. Drake Devonshire offers a lakeside view that feels instantly relaxing. Wines at'Rosehall Run Vineyards, which is celebrating'its 25th anniversary this year. Elissa Lee and…...
Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP defends Bill 100, says legislation "isn't about any sort of agenda implementation'
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (706+ words) Despite facing backlash, MPP asserts the importance of appointing someone with a deep understanding of region's unique needs. Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Graydon Smith says whoever is the appointed District of Muskoka chair needs to understand the region's unique needs." Parry…...
You want to drive on dirt roads like it's wintertime': Tips for getting around on Muskoka roads this summer
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (702+ words) Ashley Brandt, centre director of Huntsville Young Drivers of Canada, said drivers should treat cottage roads as "shared, low-speed roads, not short cuts." From dirt roads and faded street markings, navigating Muskoka's roads can catch first-time visitors off guard. Here…...
Fresh beginnings at the hospital: How new arrivals enrich our "global village
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (432+ words) Exploring why the maternity ward is the heart of Ontario hospitals and how the "victorious" arrival of a new baby impacts the community. Hospitals are central to any community. Their importance is evident not only in their size and architectural…...
What causes flooding in Muskoka? The factors behind Ontario's "spring struggle'
1+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) Discover what causes flooding in the Muskoka River Watershed and why experts say we cannot "build our way out" of this perennial Ontario struggle. Water pools in a spring forest A spring scene near Huckleberry Rock. In Muskoka, spring floods…...