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BRACEBRIDGE, ON  – Based on beach water samples collected by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) on Thursday, July 22, 2021, it has been recommended by the SMDHU that Bowyer’s Beach (1019 Bowyer’s Beach Road) be posted with swim advisory signs.
Water quality can change from day to day or even hour to hour depending on the weather and other conditions. Bacteria levels can increase in recreational beach water due to heavy rainfall, cloudy...
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BRACEBRIDGE, ON  –  The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has lifted the swim advisory for Bowyer’s Beach (1019 Bowyer’s Beach Road) and Kirby’s Beach (1010 Kirby's Beach Road) effective July 20, 2021 from follow-up testing as a result of the initial swim advisory notice on July 16, 2021.
For additional information on beach water testing, please refer to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website at  www.simcoemuskokahealth.org...
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BRACEBRIDGE, ON – On July 19, 2021, members of the Muskoka Pride Committee joined Bracebridge Mayor Graydon Smith in raising the Progress Pride Flag at the Town of Bracebridge Municipal Office in recognition of the annual Muskoka Pride Week.
Muskoka Pride is a registered not for profit organization with a mission to bring people together by offering advocacy, resources and social activities for Muskoka's diverse LGBTQ+ community.
The Muskoka Pride Committee...
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BRACEBRIDGE, ON – On Friday July 16th, Mayor Graydon Smith and Deputy Mayor Rick Maloney met with Olympian, Natalia Hawthorn to wish her well as she heads to Tokyo to compete in the 2020 Olympic Games. “On behalf of Council, and the residents of Bracebridge, I wish Natalia all the best as she travels to Tokyo,” said Mayor Graydon Smith. “The entire community is so proud of you, Natalia!” For more information, please click the link below: MEDIA...
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BRACEBRIDGE, ON  – Based on beach water samples collected by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) on Thursday, July 15, 2021, it has been recommended by the SMDHU that Bowyer’s Beach (1019 Bowyer’s Beach Road) and Kirby's Beach (1010 Kirby's Beach Road) be posted with swim advisory signs.
Water quality can change from day to day or even hour to hour depending on the weather and other conditions. Bacteria levels can increase in recreational...
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