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Honky Tonk Summer Jam returns to Bracebridge supporting Andy's House
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (456+ words) By Doppler Online June 30, 2026 Community Country music fans can look forward to a bigger and better Honky Tonk Summer Jam this weekend as the Muskoka-grown festival returns to the Bracebridge Fairgrounds with an expanded two-day lineup and a continued commitment…...
Celebrate Canada Day Week with free fishing until July 5th
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (216+ words) By Doppler Online June 29, 2026 Community To celebrate Canada Day and encourage more people to enjoy Ontario's world-class outdoors, Canadian residents can fish for free across the province until July 5 without purchasing a fishing licence or Outdoors Card. Recreational fishing is…...
Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North announces new chief executive officer
4+ day, 1+ min ago (287+ words) By Media Release June 28, 2026 Community We are pleased to announce the appointment of Meghan Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North. A valued member of the Habitat team for more than 12 years, Meghan…...
Beat the heat: Health unit provides cooling tips
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (619+ words) By Media Release June 26, 2026 News Summer has officially started and the weather will be warming up. To help residents prepare for extreme heat events, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reminds residents to watch for signs of heat-illness and take…...
Muskoka man jailed for assault with a dog leash and threatening neighbour with Airsoft gun
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (283+ words) By Doppler Online June 25, 2026 News A Huntsville man has been sentenced to eight months in jail after pleading guilty to multiple assault-related offences, including threatening a neighbour with what appeared to be a handgun. Robert Iwanow, 39, of Huntsville, appeared in…...
2026 Gravenhurst Car Show this Saturday
1+ week, 6+ day ago (297+ words) By Doppler Online June 18, 2026 Community Car enthusiasts from across Ontario will gather in Gravenhurst on June 20 for the 2026 Gravenhurst Car Show, one of Muskoka's most anticipated summer events. Hosted by the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce, the annual show will take…...
District withholds support on Table Soup Kitchen's $1. 2 M funding request
2+ week, 1+ day ago (403+ words) By Doppler Online June 16, 2026 News Looks like it's back to the drawing board for a number of local organizations seeking funding from the District of Muskoka. A report scheduled for consideration by the Community and Planning Services Committee and the…...
Huntsville resident to swim 125 kilometres across Algonquin Park for clean water initiative
2+ week, 3+ day ago (420+ words) By Doppler Online June 14, 2026 News A Huntsville-area resident is preparing to undertake an extraordinary challenge this summer, combining her love of canoe tripping, swimming, Algonquin Park and freshwater conservation into a 125-kilometre fundraising swim. Beginning July 13 at Kiosk Campground in…...
Ontario Invests $1. 49 Million in MBRP Expansion, Creating 18 New Jobs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (264+ words) By Media Release June 14, 2026 Business "The Ontario government is investing $1, 490, 000 through the Ontario Together Trade Fund to help MBRP increase resilience, build capacity and reshore critical supply chains to Ontario. With this support, MBRP is investing $2, 980, 000 to launch a new…...
Fire Danger Rating set to Moderate for all of Muskoka
2+ week, 6+ day ago (218+ words) By Doppler Online June 11, 2026 News The Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs has set the fire danger rating to MODERATE for all of Muskoka. When having an open-air fire, please practice safety first. In Bracebridge, recreational open-air fires are permitted between…...