Posted on Friday, December 31, 2021 09:36 AM
December 31, 2021 (Bracebridge, ON) -- This week five (5) staff members at The Pines Long Term Care Home (the Pines) tested positive for COVID-19, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has placed the Home under outbreak status. All staff who tested positive are symptomatic and are isolating at home.
The Pines staff is working with Public Health, and following their guidance, 95 residents are being isolated in their rooms as a precaution.
We want to thank all our staff, residents...
Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 06:22 AM
December 22, 2021 - Muskoka, ON - The holiday season is filled with joy and giving – but unfortunately, it’s also a season filled with trash.
Want to do your part to reduce holiday waste? Make sure you keep your blue box off the naughty list.
Muskoka’s Blue Box Naughty List
These items are not recyclable in Muskoka’s program – please keep your blue box off the naughty list, and keep these items out of your recycling:
x masks and gloves
x ...
Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2021 05:59 AM
December 9, 2021 (Muskoka, ON) - Bi-weekly garbage collection means winter has arrived in Muskoka. As we prepare for the months ahead, our goal is to provide consistent waste collection during challenging Muskoka winter conditions and we need your help!
Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 04:25 AM
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...
Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 04:32 AM
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...