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BRACEBRIDGE, ONT (MEDIA RELEASE) – On January 17, 2022, the Alzheimer Society flag was raised at the Town of Bracebridge Municipal Office.
In Muskoka/Parry Sound, over 2700 people live with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and this number is expected to double to over 5000 in the next 10 years. While the risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65, dementia is not a natural part of aging. Dementia can occur in people as early as their 30s,...
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BRACEBRIDGE, ON – As the Muskoka area drops into a period of low temperatures as expected during the winter months, the Town of Bracebridge is reminding its residents and visitors to stay warm and exercise caution during these times of cold weather.
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BRACEBRIDGE, ON   - The Town of Bracebridge is warning residents to avoid stormwater management ponds, as these man-made bodies of water are unsafe for any form of recreational activity including skating, hockey and sledding. While the ice surface may look safe, these ponds can be dangerous because it’s what’s below the surface that makes them different from natural ponds.
Stormwater management ponds that are designed to have a permanent pool of water are...
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BRACEBRIDGE, ON – Due to the recent changes to the Province of Ontario COVID-19 regulations and the closure of recreation facilities, the Town of Bracebridge will be cancelling the 2022 Mayor’s Levee event.
In the spirit of the event, the money normally allocated to hosting this year's event is being donated to the Manna Food Bank, whom the Town has supported via the levee for years with requests for food from attendees.
Mayor Smith is requesting that in lieu...
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BRACEBRIDGE, ON – Effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022, the Municipal Office located at 1000 Taylor Court and Fire Station #1 located at 225 Taylor Road will be closed to walk-in customers.  Staff are available to provide assistance via telephone and email during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with...
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