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Gravenhurst Driver Facing Deportation Following Impaired Crash
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (315+ words) By Doppler Online July 10, 2026 News A Gravenhurst man who was found guilty following a trial has been sentenced in Bracebridge court after driving while nearly three times the legal alcohol limit. Rajubhai Patel, 37, of Gravenhurst, was convicted of impaired operation…...
Minister requests staff post Muskoka Chair position on District website
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (479+ words) By Doppler Online July 8, 2026 News The Ontario government has officially begun the search for the next Chair of the District Municipality of Muskoka, opening applications for what will become one of the most powerful municipal positions in the region. Unlike…...
Ontario Invests $1. 49 Million in MBRP Expansion, Creating 18 New Jobs
3+ week, 5+ 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…...
District launches new funding program to help protect and improve Muskoka lakes
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (497+ words) By Media Release May 11, 2026 News The District Municipality of Muskoka has launched the Watershed Resilience Action Program (WRAP), a new funding program to help local lake groups protect and improve water quality. Applications open on Jun. 1." The program will support…...
OPP releases report on missing and unresolved murder cases of Indigenous people
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (281+ words) By Doppler Online May 6, 2026 News The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) releases the second edition of its report on missing and unsolved murdered Indigenous people within OPP jurisdiction. In 2011, the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) began proactively reviewing all unsolved homicide…...
Rosseau man charged with impaired driving, firearm offences after Muskoka Lakes incident
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (163+ words) By Doppler Online May 4, 2026 News The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired driving after responding to a concern from a member of the public. If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle…...
Found a baby animal alone? Know when to help and when to leave it be
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (648+ words) By Doppler Online April 8, 2026 Community As spring arrives across Muskoka and surrounding communities, residents are beginning to encounter baby wildlife on their own. While many assume these animals have been abandoned, wildlife experts say that, in most cases, the young…...
Ontario says it is taking action to protect drivers on highway 11/17 corridor
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (202+ words) By Media Release April 8, 2026 News The Ontario government announced last month that it is taking action to improve safety on the Highway 11/17 corridor by advancing road enhancement projects and cracking down on dangerous driving. The province says it is making…...
Proposed legislation could see Muskoka's District Chair appointed by the province
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) By Doppler Online April 3, 2026 News Today, the Ontario government introduced the'Better Regional Governance Act,'2026, which, if passed, would make several changes, including the appointment of the District of Muskoka Chair. Currently, the Muskoka District Chair is elected by District councillors....
Huntsville OPP charge male in connection with sexual assault investigation involving children
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (380+ words) By Doppler Online April 3, 2026 News The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in connection with a sexual assault investigation involving children. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Huntsville OPP, in partnership with the OPP Muskoka Crime Unit, initiated…...