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BREAKING: SIU Terminates Investigation Into Torrance Death

Friday, 08 June 2012 13:40 Editor

The investigation into police involvement in the death of a Muskoka Lakes man has been terminated. The Special Investigations Unit began their probe when Bracebridge OPP responded to a call at a Southwood Road home around 1:00pm Tuesday afternoon. While at the location, officers were speaking with a woman outside when a single gunshot from inside the home was heard and a 57-year-old man was later found dead. The post-mortem exam confirmed that the man died as result of a gunshot wound to the chest from a non-police issued firearm. Notes found at the scene indicate the man wanted to harm himself and at no point did police see or speak with the man. On the basis of the investigation, there is no suggestion that any officer had any involvement with the deceased at the time the firearm discharge.

Last Updated on Friday, 08 June 2012 13:41

Sneak Peek at 32nd Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show, Happening at Muskoka Wharf July 7th

Friday, 08 June 2012 13:33 Editor

SHOWBOATING: A Curlew Greavette Streamliner rips across Lake Muskoka. It's just one of over 100 boats that will be on display at the July 7th show. (Photo by Matthew Sitler)

Things are ramping up for the 32nd annual Antique and Classic Boat Show which happens July 7th at the Muskoka Wharf

Organizers hope to have 5,000 people visit the show this year to see the over 100 boats that will be on display

This year's show incorporates every element of the wharf with things to see and do on the docks, in the water and on land.

Rita Adams, Chair of the show, says there's a new theme this year.

In keeping with this, the Maple Leaf Chapter of the Outboard Motor Club will be on site to discuss the years their motors were built and the innovation that came with it.

It promises to be fun for the whole family..

This year, the $10 ticket price gets you entrance to the show, the Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre Museum and a discount on the one-hour hour Segwun cruise!

Last Updated on Friday, 08 June 2012 13:47

Huntsville Man in Court Facing Theft and Drug Charges

Friday, 08 June 2012 10:20 Editor

Police say they searched a property on Rowanwood Road on June 7^th, 2012 and found a 2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV, Artic Cat ATV, 2001 Honda Foreman ATV, Yamaha Terra-Pro ATV. Police also found over 100 grams of marijuana and paraphernalia relating to trafficking. Thirty-three-year-old Flash William Flood is charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000.00 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000.00 times two. Flood is also charged of Cannabis for the Purpose of Trafficking. The investigation continues.

Huntsville Man Fined $5,000

Friday, 08 June 2012 06:28 Editor

A Huntsville man's been fined $5,000 for constructing water crossings, excavating aggregates from both Crown and private lands and making a logging road on Crown land without proper permits.Robert K. Earl also got 18 months probation and was ordered to rehabilitate the disturbed areas. The incidents happened between January 5^th and March 10^th, 2010 in McLean Ward and Lake of Bays. The case was heard May 15^th in Bracebridge Court.

Last Updated on Friday, 08 June 2012 06:30

Bethune House Opens New Building in July

Friday, 08 June 2012 06:27 Editor

The official ribbon cutting to unveil new facilities at Bethune Memorial House in Gravenhurst happens July 11^th, 2012. The site opened in 1976, but a year ago the old visitor centre was taken down and work on a $2.5 million rebuild began. On July 11^th, 2012 the new building will be opened for the public and media to see. Bethune House Site Manager Scott Davidson gives us a sneak preview.

The public will also get a glimpse of new exhibits.

It's expected tourism will jump there from 12,000 visitors a year to about 20,000 - which will help the local economy. Bethune House commemorates the life of Dr. Henry Norman Bethune, who is most famous for the years he spent in China, serving as a surgeon and teacher.

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