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Scrap Metal Drive at The Table Food Bank Saturday

Friday, 17 May 2013 08:12 Melissa Candelaria

If you’ve got scrap metal you want to get rid of, the Table Soup Kitchen is hosting a Scrap Metal Drive Saturday. From 9:00am until 3:00pm tomorrow, you can bring your metal to their new location on 9 Hanes Street, behind the M&M Meat Shop.

Materials Wanted:

• Any household items

• E-waste

• Copper pipe/wire

• Pots and pans

• Any household building materials containing aluminum

• Scrap metal lawn/garden equipment • Heating/air conditioning equipment – household/industrial grade

• Auto parts containing metal

For more information on the Table Soup Kitchen Foundation, give them a call at 705-787-1091 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

LCBO Stores Open as Strike by Workers Averted

Friday, 17 May 2013 06:50 Andrea Kitchen

You'll be able to buy liquor at LCBO stores in Muskoka this weekend. A tentative deal has been reached between the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and the union representing its workers, just hours before the midnight deadline. The potential for a strike had many Muskokans scrambling to buy liquor before the Victoria Day long weekend.

Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 06:57

OPP Asking You to Be Safe on the Roads and Waterways

Friday, 17 May 2013 06:50 Melissa Candelaria

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.

OSPCA Suggests Keeping Your Dog at Home During Fireworks

Friday, 17 May 2013 06:42 Melissa Candelaria

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.

Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 06:48

Tweed Ride to Raise Funds for Bracebridge Disc Golf Course

Friday, 17 May 2013 06:42 Andrea Kitchen

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.

You can register by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 06:48

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