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Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day was a huge success. This past Saturday, police and medical officials worked to help residents dispose unused and unwanted medications. At 53 OPP locations across Ontario, police received 308 kilograms of prescription medications from just over 700 citizens. Most of the drugs collected included opiates, amphetamines and barbituates. The abuse of prescription medications can lead to incidents of overdose and in some cases, death. Residents are urged to drop off any unused or expired prescription medications at their local pharmacies at any time. To keep prescription medications from our water sources, medications should never be flushed down toilets or drains.

Now that land's been donated for a new Port Carling Nurse Practitioner Station, organizers are looking ahead towards more fundraising and eventually it's opening. Muskoka Lakes Councillor Allen Edwards who heads up the nursing station committee says it will be called the Brock and Willa Napier Wellness Centre, named after the couple who donated the 13 acres the facilities will sit on. The property will house the Port Carling Nursing Station, Andy's House Hospice Centre and the Port Carling Lions Club Seniors Retirement Home. More from Edwards…

On June 24th, the Muskoka Lakes Mayor's Golf Tournament will raise even more money for the project. Edwards says it's this kind of effort that will see the new station through to completion.

To learn more about the tournament, visit muskokalakes.ca

Over 2,500 homes in Bracebridge and area were without power this morning. The power went out just before 9:00am. Power has now been restored. 

It’s the first long weekend in Muskoka and the OPP is asking drivers and boaters to be safe. Huntsville OPP Constable Lynda Cranney says with the nice weather expected in Muskoka, we’re going to see more people on our roads and in the water.

Cranney also says one of the things you have to remember is that the water level is a higher this year because of the flooding last month.

Cranney suggests you check all your safety gear before going out on the water and always wear a lifejacket. Last year, 22 people died in boating incidents, 18 of which weren’t wearing lifejackets.

This weekend is the kick-off to Safe Boating Awareness Week, which runs until May 24^th.

The sky will be booming with fireworks this Victoria Day long weekend and the OSPCA is asking you to keep your dog at home. Branch Manager for the Muskoka Animal Centre Jane McCamus says you really shouldn’t take your dog with you to watch the fireworks.

However, if you have to bring your dog with you, McCamus suggests keeping them on a leash and make sure they have proper identification in case they do panic and run off.

Meantime, if you plan on having fireworks in your backyard, McCamus says you should keep your pet in the house.

The OSPCA also suggests putting your pet in a dark room so the sound and light from the fireworks doesn’t scare them off.

Riders Cruise in Style This Weekend

A number of events happening across Muskoka this long weekend, and one will raise money for a new disc golf course in Bracebridge. The Dads of Bracebridge are holding the first ever Tweed Ride tomorrow morning from Annie Williams Park to Santa's Village. Group member Mike Laba says the ride and course project encourages families to get outside.

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