Ontario Cottage Country
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Ontario cottage country as long weekend gets underway"Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail," Environment Canada said.ÂWeatherMay 20, 2022
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Teen, woman dead after 2-boat crash on Lake Rosseau in MuskokaBracebridge OPP received multiple 911 calls around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, with witnesses describing seeing several people in the water on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka.CanadaJul 15, 2021
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Coronavirus: Pair of Americans in Ontario fined, charged under Quarantine ActA pair of Americans have been fined and charged for breaking Canada's Quarantine Act in Ontario's cottage country.CanadaJul 4, 2020
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Tensions arise between Muskoka locals and drivers with U.S. licence plates, mayor saysAs Muskoka, Ont., continues its reopening strategy, residents are confronting drivers with U.S. licence plates in the area, according to one mayor.CanadaJun 17, 2020
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Coronavirus: Doug Ford visited cottage despite pleas for Ontario residents to stay homeSources with knowledge of the trip said Premier Doug Ford had to "check on the plumbing" at his summer residence, which is currently under renovation.HealthMay 7, 2020
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Coronavirus: Can I visit my Ontario cottage on the May long weekend?A statement from Ford doesn't explicitly advise cottagers not to visit their seasonal properties, but says there will be many other opportunities to do so, and right now health and safety is the province's focus.CanadaMay 7, 2020
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Coronavirus: Escaping the ‘city’ during pandemic not recommended by Ontario health officialsBracebridge's mayor and his counterparts across the region have formed a task force to determine best steps when dealing with the influx of so-called cottagers escaping city life.HealthApr 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: Premier Doug Ford pleads for city residents to avoid rural cottages, propertiesFord said rural areas may have more difficulty replenishing essential items if there is an added demand. He also cited lower hospital capacity in rural areas if treatment is needed.HealthMar 27, 2020
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Extreme cold warning issued for Muskoka, Parry Sound areasWind chill values near -35 C are expected Friday night into Saturday morning, according to Environment Canada.WeatherFeb 7, 2020
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Ontario government appoints advisory group for the Muskoka WatershedAfter the floods that inundated Ontario cottage country, the province has appointed a committee that will provide recommendations to help protect the Muskoka Watershed.EnvironmentAug 7, 2019
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