News & Information
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Two youth arrested after OPP search for stolen vehicleOPP aviation services were involved in the search for the teens in the Ravenscliffe area
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Surgeries resume at Bracebridge HospitalThe MAHC report that a chiller system affecting the Operating room has been repaired
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Greens host meeting today on proposed developmentThe province is looking to redevelop the Muskoka Centre lands in Gravenhurst
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Police warn people not to jump from bridgesPolice say hidden hazards can cause injury or death
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Environment Canada warns of severe heat waveHumidex values will soar into the 40's for the next few days
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Late night disturbance leads to impaired chargesPolice were called to Arrowhead Park
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Driver caught doing 197km/hr on Hwy 11The driver was charged with stunt driving and had their vehicle impounded
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Muskoka's Pride celebrations begin July 18thThe celebrations include events throughout Muskoka
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Huntsville and Lake of Bays operate as separate fire depts.The shared administration agreement ended earlier this month
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Roadside mowing begins on MondayResidents are urged to mark areas where milkweed is growing
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Dockfest hits the water in Downtown Huntsville SaturdayOne of Huntsville's biggest summer events see bathtubs racing on the Muskoka River in Huntsville
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Fairvern in outbreak statusThe health unit has placed the first floor under an enteric outbreak
Music & Entertainment News
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From the Coach and Horses to the Keys to the City: The Tea Party Comes HomeThirty-five years, three million records, and a signature "Moroccan-roll" sound later, Windsor's favorite sons return to the exact floorboards where it all began to receive the city's highest honor.
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New Music Monday: Five songs for heat waveNew music from Johnny Blue Skies, Dinosaur Jr., A Perfect Circle, The Rolling Stones, and Bryan Adams
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Diversity and Defiance Dominate the Polaris Short ListFrom the smooth East Coast soul of Aquakultre to the fierce, avant-garde wall of sound from Tanya Tagaq, this year's Polaris Music Prize finalists offer a masterclass in artistic freedom.
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The Voice of Heartache and Heroes: Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75The legendary Welsh singer, whose gravelly powerhouse vocals delivered timeless 1980s anthems like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has passed away, leaving behind a five-decade legacy as the undisputed queen of the power ballad.
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Neon Under the Stetson: How Bass Drops and Hip-Hop Beat Out Country at the Calgary StampedeThe biggest cultural shift at "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" is happening on its music stages, where global electronic producers and rap icons are completely rewriting the cowboy soundtrack
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Keith Richards Laments the Decline of the Romanticized American DreamAs the Rolling Stones prepare to drop Foreign Tongues, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger reflect on why modern America is looking "a bit of a disappointment."
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New Music Monday: Five songs for the dog days of summerNew music from Gracie Abrams, Tame Impala, Stephen Wilson Jr., Ruby Waters, and Barenaked Ladies
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How Chevy Chase, Steely Dan, and Bill Murray Got Tangled in Rock HistoryA look into the late-1960s college band that paired the masterminds of Steely Dan with a future comedy icon—and why pop culture history constantly tries to give Bill Murray the drumsticks
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The Last Note of Canada’s Country GentlemanA tribute to Thomas James "Tommy" Hunter, Canada’s beloved Country Gentleman, who passed away at the age of 89
The Bay In Your Community
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Joy Jarvis to make a 9km swim to raise funds for new hospitalThe Bay will match donations up to $5000!
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Hunters Bay Radio honoured for amplifying Legion stories, deepening community impactThe Bay's Jeff Carter accepted the award on behalf of all the volunteers and staff at the station
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Over $60K raised for Youth Mental HealthMind Aid Muskoka partnered with The Bay to raise funds for supports, and awareness of youth mental health in Muskoka
Local Podcasts
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TOUCHING THE PAST WHERE HAVE THEY GONE JULY 12 2026TOUCHING THE PAST WHERE HAVE THEY GONE JULY 12 2026
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LESBI-HONEST PRIDE EDITION JULY 11 2026LESBI-HONEST PRIDE EDITION JULY 11 2026
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CARRIE'D AWAY JILLIAN PEEVER JULY 11 2026CARRIE'D AWAY JILLIAN PEEVER JULY 11 2026
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Muskoka Report July 4 2026A satirical look at last week's news
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McLEAN & CO INTERVIEW WITH STEVE JENSEN JULY 5 2026McLEAN & CO INTERVIEW WITH STEVE JENSEN JULY 5 2026
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MUSKOKA DRAWDOWN ERIC GRAVEL OF PARRY SOUND FOREST SCHOOL JULY 4 2026MUSKOKA DRAWDOWN ERIC GRAVEL OF PARRY SOUND FOREST SCHOOL JULY 4 2026
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HEART TO ART DR. COLIN SALDANHA JULY 4 2026HEART TO ART DR. COLIN SALDANHA JULY 4 2026
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SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT MR. WOLF AND AARON HALL - T.V. JUNE 28 2026SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT MR. WOLF AND AARON HALL - T.V. JUNE 28 2026
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ARTS R US JANET STAHLE MULTI MEDIA ARTIST JUNE 28 2026ARTS R US JANET STAHLE MULTI MEDIA ARTIST JUNE 28 2026
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ASK MOMS KIDS + REC CENTRE = FUN AND LEARNING JUNE 27 2026ASK MOMS KIDS + REC CENTRE = FUN AND LEARNING JUNE 27 2026
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BETWEEN THE LINES WHITNEY PAGE JUNE 27 2026BETWEEN THE LINES WHITNEY PAGE JUNE 27 2026
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SMARTER THAN ME CAROLYN CROXALL JUNE 21 2026SMARTER THAN ME CAROLYN CROXALL JUNE 21 2026
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Events
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After the Goldrush the Neil Young Experience & Pearl JammingDATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 LOCATION: Wenonah II, Muskoka Steamship Cruise SHOWTIME: 6:00 pm DOORS OPEN: 5:30 pm $185
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Muskoka Authors Association Presents the 13th Annual Tall Pine Tales
An inspiring celebration of local voices returns across Muskoka - come out to enjoy the writing of talented Muskoka writiers!
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Chess Simultaneous ExhibitionRegistration fee: $20 plus HST per participant Spectators are free July 15, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street Parry Sound
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Hot July Cruise nights
Free cruise night. Open to classic’s & all vehicles of interest. Awards, music, door prizes & food vendors. So bring your classic’s & all vehicles of interest. ...
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Booktivities: Music Workshop
Join us on Thursday, July 16 during our Booktivities program. This special event will run from 10:30-12:00pm.
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The Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of The Band 50th AnniversaryJuly 17, 2026 7:30 pm The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street Parry Sound Ticket prices are $49.95+HST each.
at Stockey Centre For The Performing Arts







