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Muskokaregion.com is a reliable source for local news, catering to readers in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, and surrounding areas. With a strong commitment to quality community journalism, the site offers daily news and information designed to inform, engage, and empower its audience while helping to build a stronger community. In addition to news coverage, the team also releases three magazines: Algonquin Life, Muskoka Life, and Parry Sound Life. Muskokaregion.com evolved from former weekly newspapers that served the region, such as the Bracebridge Examiner/Gravenhurst Banner and the Huntsville Forester. These award-winning publications, produced by Metroland Media Group Ltd., a part of Torstar Corporation, transitioned to a digital-only format on September 15, 2023.

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4 reasons this Saturday’s Milton SummerFest is Halton’s can’t-miss street festival

5 days ago | muskokaregion.com | Roland Cilliers

The Downtown Milton SummerFest is one of the few truly unique can’t miss festivals in Halton region. Set for Saturday, June 7 along the town’s Main Street, SummerFest combines an incredible musical lineup, numerous unique vendors, an enormous kids zone and a notably electric atmosphere. Organizers have worked hard to establish the event as a standout festival during the busy summer calendar. Here are four reasons not to miss it. 1.
A tranquil transitional retreat on the Joe River

1 week ago | muskokaregion.com | Patti Vipond

From the pages of Muskoka Life magazine: When the owner of a lush property on Muskoka’s Joe River contacted architectural firm Spencer Douglas with his wish for a transitional design cottage featuring the best traditional and modern amenities, the result was a gorgeous custom cottage ready to welcome family and friends.
Party on Bracebridge! Town offers kits, community celebration to commemorate 150th

1 week ago | muskokaregion.com | Brent Cooper

In the immortal words of Wayne Campbell a.k.a. Mike Myers … party on Bracebridge!The Town of Bracebridge is asking its residents to participate in the community’s 105th anniversary celebrations on their own property. The municipality is offering Bracebridge 150 Neighbourhood Celebration Kits, a new initiative designed to bring residents together in honour of the anniversary. Residents are encouraged to host a Bracebridge 150 party between June and October 2025.
Could the Northlander’s return impact Gravenhurst’s infrastructure project?

1 week ago | muskokaregion.com | Brent Cooper

Could the return of the Northlander railway service impact a multi-million-dollar District of Muskoka infrastructure project? A district official says no, adding there should be no concerns. The Bay and Beyond project is a three-year partnership infrastructure improvement project with the District of Muskoka and the Town of Gravenhurst which started in 2024 and is set to continue in 2026 when the Northlander is expected to once again be running the tracks.
‘I’m sorry’: New restaurant owner offers unique intro — and tacos — to Gravenhurst customers

1 week ago | muskokaregion.com | Brent Cooper

Jonathan Park wants to tell the Town of Gravenhurst, “I’m sorry.”And he wants to do just that by feeding them tacos. Confused? At first blush that is understandable. However, when it comes to Park’s new enterprise, everything will become clearer … and potentially delicious. Park is opening Lo Siento, a taco bar located at 415 Bethune Dr. N., the former home as such notable restaurants as Muskoka Surf and Turf, Pizza Station, and around 20 years ago, a Mexican restaurant known as the Prickly Cactus.
WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? District ‘bridging the gap,’ allows $5M hike for emergency purchases on Bracebridge Silver Bridge project

2 weeks ago | muskokaregion.com | Brent Cooper

The District of Muskoka has taken steps to expedite work on the Bracebridge Silver Bridge.
Give your thoughts on proposed tourism development at Muskoka Centre

2 weeks ago | muskokaregion.com | Brent Cooper

Do you have thoughts on the proposed tourism development for the former Muskoka Regional Centre in Gravenhurst? You will soon have your chance to voice your opinion. Cliff Bay Muskoka Corp. of the KS Group of companies, which has entered into agreement of purchase and sale with infrastructure Ontario/Government of Ontario to purchase and develop the property, is hosting a Zoom session the evening of May 27 to present its plans for the property.
Gravenhurst health hub chair ‘excited’ about $200K donation

2 weeks ago | muskokaregion.com | Brent Cooper

The chair of a project hoping to expand health-care services to south Muskoka is applauding a significant financial contribution by the Town of Gravenhurst. “We were very excited about the support that Gravenhurst council gave the Gravenhurst Health Hub … they voted unanimously to pledge their $200,000 support for our project and further indicated that they were excited to see this project’s Phase 1 completed by the end of the year,” said Gravenhurst Health Hub chair Bruce Hemphill.
CRIME: South River resident charged with indecent exposure; Huntsville OPP charge three with drug-related offences

2 weeks ago | muskokaregion.com | Julián Chaves

Almaguin Highlands OPP charged one South River resident with nudity offences. Officers responded to reports of a person “exposing themself to children” as they were walking home from school at about 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, 2024, according to police. Following the investigation, police identified, arrested and charged a 63-year-old man with nudity and indecent exposure, indecent act and indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age.
Bill 5 is ‘fascist’: Protesters ask Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP to stop passage of controversial bill

2 weeks ago | muskokaregion.com | Brent Cooper

“Bill 5 worse than the Greenbelt scandal.”“Bill threatens endangered species, environment, Indigenous rights and democracy.”“Bill 5 land grab for developers.” These are but a few of the signs an estimated 30 protesters held aloft during their 10-minute walk on May 16 to Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Graydon Smith’s office from Bracebridge Memorial Park. The purpose? To deliver letters and petitions to the Conservative MPP asking the Ford government to halt the controversial bill.