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CN Rail - Full Road Closure at Torrance Crossing on Southwood Road (MR13)

December 7, 2021 (Muskoka, ON) - CN Rail has scheduled a full road closure of Muskoka Road 13 (Southwood Road) at the CN Crossing in Torrance for rail repairs on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. 

The road will be fully closed at the CN Crossing near 4635 Southwood Road.

With the exception of emergency service vehicles, no through traffic will be permitted during this closure. Motorists...

Boil Water Advisory LIFTED for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 (Gravenhurst, ON) – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for water customers in the Town of Gravenhurst.

The water is safe to consume. The water does not need to be boiled before drinking.  For more information, visit www.smdhu.org or call Health Connection Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, ext. 8811 to speak with a public health...

Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Monday, November 29, 2021 (Gravenhurst, ON) – A Boil Water Advisory (BWA) was issued on Saturday and remains in effect for Town of Gravenhurst water customers until further notice.

Water Testing Continues

As part of the Boil Water Advisory issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), the District is required to sample water and submit consecutive water tests for a minimum of 48 hours before the Advisory can be lifted....

Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Sunday, November 28, 2021 (Gravenhurst, ON) – A Boil Water Advisory (BWA) remains in effect for Town of Gravenhurst water customers until further notice. At this time, we advise that Gravenhurst water customers boil their water for at least 1 minute before consumption  (drinking, cooking, brushing teeth) or use an alternate potable source of water until the Boil Water Order and Advisory is lifted by the Medical Officer of...

Water Service Restored – Boil Water Advisory Now in Effect for Gravenhurst Water Customers

Saturday, November 27 (Gravenhurst, ON) - Water service has been restored to municipal water customers in the Town of Gravenhurst, however the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a Boil Water Advisory, which is a standard procedure after the water system has been restored.

Out of an abundance of caution, the District turned the taps off to municipal water customers in Gravenhurst early this morning...