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@DeerhurstResort
answering the call... able to contribute 4500 face masks and a supply of vinyl gloves and digital thermometers from the resort's emergency preparedness supplies to local hospital. This is one donation they hope won't be needed, but grateful to provide
In case you missed it from Monday.
Video Credit Jamie Erlick
A few minutes past 4 pm on Monday firefighters were called to a report of a structure on fire on Muskoka Road 118. Multiple callers stated they could see the roof on fire of a large 2 storey cottage, ember blast
HAPPENING NOW:
Truckers freedom rally starting at Huntsville Place Mall, heading down Hwy 11 to Gravenhurst & returning to Huntsville.
From coast to coast truck drivers against COVID-19 vaccination regulations have gathered under the pan-Canadian banner Convoy for Freedom 2022
Scott Gannon, with the OPP Canine Unit, and Zoe, a Labrador retriever, located the two 16-year-old girls who had gone missing in Ontario's Algonquin Park. (Jason Parks/The Picton Gazette )
A cottager recognized the urgent need for funds and a group of seasonal residents quickly got together to make a $135.000 donation to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation. According to Bracebridge Mayor Graydon Smith in a Facebook video
From a Hydro One employee
In honour of our fallen hydro brother! God speed, R.I.P. Tyler Isaac who passed away last week as a result of a tragic collision in Port Carling
Last month, the Canadian gov. sent 16 tonnes of personal protective equipment to China to deal with
#COVID
-19. Today, China is returning the favour by sending 30,000 medical masks, 10,000 sets of protective clothing, 10,000 goggles and 50,000 pairs of gloves to Canada
#Covid_19
A few minutes past 4 pm today firefighters were called to a report of a structure on fire on Muskoka Road 118. Multiple callers stated they could see the roof on fire of a large 2 storey cottage, ember blast was spreading into the nearby vegetation. Members from Foots Bay, Port
AMBER ALERT
ONTARIO AMBER ALERT IN EFFECT. THE WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE HAVE REQUESTED AN AMBER ALERT ON 2024-08-05. VICTIM 1 CONLON KAYLEE, 14 YEARS OLD, GIRL, WHITE. LAST SEEN IN KITCHENER, ON. IF OBSERVED CALL 9 1 1
OLG Lottery Gift Card CONTEST
LIKE AND RT
YOU could WIN a $100 OLG Lottery Gift Card from Ontario Lottery. MUST BE 18+ Government Valid ID required and pick up in Gravenhurst Good Luck
Rescue by Grant Clifford
When you are on your way to work and it turns out to be a rescue mission first time I have done that and one pregnant deer free from the ice and back on land
🙏🙏🙏
Liam Brearley captured a silver medal at a World Cup snowboard slopestyle event on Sunday.
The 18-year-old Brearley, from Gravenhurst., finished behind 2021 world champion Marcus Kleveland of Norway.
Update From The Pines Long-Term Care in Bracebridge
We are so pleased to share that test results for our fifth resident have also come back negative. Thank you to all for the support and great wishes from the community.
From Port Sandfield Marina
Look who stopped in at Port Sandfield Marina today! What a way to kick-off our Fuel Your Hospital Fundraiser during the Civic Long Weekend ✨
Can’t wait to see what the rest of the weekend has in store for us
Before you buy all the toilet paper, rubbing alcohol, sanitizer and wipes. Save some for people who actually need them.
You are not helping by causing a dangerous shortage
Bracebridge Wal Mart Photo Daniel Slavin
38-year-old woman travelled from U.S. to Canada and was to be quarantining with family in Innisfil for 14 days. Upon police arrival the woman was not home, police learned she was shopping. The woman returned home, she was charged with failing to comply with the Quarantine Act.
Megan Oldham from Parry Sound made HISTORY last night at the
#XGames
, becoming the first woman to land a triple cork ⛷
She was awarded a perfect score of 50 for the trick, and went on to win gold in the big air event 🥇🔥
Incredible stuff, Megan! 👏🇨🇦
Moose at Motel 6 in Huntsville
Always give the moose a lot of space and watch its behavior.
Respect the animals space when taking videos or photos
Never try to approach or feed a moose.
Huge success with the Tim Hortons Drive Thru yesterday at the Pines in bracebridge Thank you to all the staff that assisted the residents at the drive thru window to enjoy a coffee and donut. A great time for all
Air Canada is parking planes at the Muskoka to do maintenance and paint planes. Air Canada is thankful for the space and the Muskoka Airport appreciates the extra revenue.
A resident had an encounter with a silver fox at work yesterday and wanted to share. A rare animal for Muskoka. Family and friends that hunt have never seen one ever. It was up near Rosseau. Photo Credit Trevor
McMullen
Premier Doug Ford says: He received a call from Bracebridge Mayor Smith about people from the GTA having a significant impact on the Muskoka Region for supply chain, health care etc.
From Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
Our hospital family is devastated by the tragic news that a fatal vehicle collision took the life of Jessica Ward, one of our team members, over the weekend. Our thoughts are also with the loved ones of all those impacted by the devastating loss
Successful Deer Rescue
Graham Hatherley showing great compassion and humanity assisting the deer to safety after it was stuck for two hours. It took a couple of attempts but Graham never gave up
Hamer Lake by Rockycrest.
Multiple (30+) OPP units in Bracebridge tonight.
Several pick up trucks have entered the area and are reportedly going to meet at Canadian Tire in Bracebridge.
- Already 1 vehicle taken off the road for stunt driving.
A previous event like this took place last summer and
BREAKING NEWS out of Bracebridge:
Police have located this stolen jeep in Bracebridge, that was stolen from Gravenhurst last week as a direct result of the Muskoka411 re-post this morning. Shout out to the person who called it in.
@OPP_CR
Happy Labour Day.
We want to thank every person who worked this summer in Muskoka and cottage country. They battled long days, no days off and staff shortages
We appreciate your dedication
Officers from Bracebridge and Huntsville OPP along with fellow first responders salute Provincial Constable Marc Horvingh as he is escorted back to Manitoulin Island
#BREAKING
GOOD NEWS A missing 3 yr old boy in South Frontenac has been found ALIVE AND WELL. Found by OPP Emergency Response Team member moments ago. In good condition but will be checked out by paramedics.