Andrew Cruickshank is a journalist focused on local news in Canada, specifically in Ontario and Huntsville. He writes for Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Partnership, as well as Canadian Business magazine. Andrew covers a range of topics including cottage life, environmental issues, local government, and wildlife conservation.
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By: Andrew Cruickshank
Cottagers who use Ontario’s Highway 407 to bypass Toronto may be grappling with a slightly higher bill in 2025. On Nov. 22, 407 ETR, the company that 407 ETR, the group that operates Ontario's only toll highway, has announced that it will be upping its rates in 2025. Here's why.
By: Andrew Cruickshank
As the first flakes of snow fell on Gravenhurst, Ont., the RMS Segwun and the Wenonah II, both traditional steamships, were docked safely in the Muskoka A devoted crew desperately cleared snow from the RMS Segwun Sunday before it could sink to the bottom of Muskoka Bay. Here's what happened.
By: Andrew Cruickshank
During a November 18 meeting, Collingwood, Ont.’s, town council approved a new bylaw that will permit the licencing of up to 200 short-term rentals (STR). Collingwood has decided to licence short-term rentals. Starting January 6, up to 200 rentals will be allowed to operate. Here's what it means.
By: Andrew Cruickshank
From November 25 to 28, members of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) met in Ottawa to assess the conservation status The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada added five new species to Canada's at-risk list. Here's what they are.
By: Andrew Cruickshank
Last April, during the Good Roads Conference in Toronto, Lake of Bays Mayor Terry Glover was introduced to an AI tool capable of revolutionizing road Lake of Bays Mayor Terry Glover says he's entertaining the idea of introducing AI to improve municipal services. Here's how it would work.
By: Andrew Cruickshank
The City of Kawartha Lakes is taking a sustainable step forward with its new organic waste program. Starting January 4, the municipality will launch As of January, certain urban areas in Kawartha Lakes will receive curbside pick-up for organic waste. Find out if it affects you.
By: Andrew Cruickshank
On Tuesday, the Ontario government announced that it’s investing $93 million in expanding Ornge’s air ambulance fleet with two new, larger, high-speed The Ontario government provided Ornge with $93 million to purchase new planes that can better reach medical patients in northern communities.
By: Andrew Cruickshank
On December 11, Tatham Engineering presented a Regional Climate Change Mitigation plan to Huntsville, Ont.’s town council. The plan’s $50 million price Last week, Huntsville, Ont.'s town council heard a proposed climate action plan from Tatham Engineering. Here were their thoughts.
By: Andrew Cruickshank
During a December 16 council meeting, the District of Muskoka decided to enter into an agreement with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) After some community pushback, the District of Muskoka has voted to allow snowmobilers to drive on district-owned land. Here's why.
By: Andrew Cruickshank
Hikers better lace up their boots. Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park is getting a new trail. In early December, The Friends of Algonquin Park, a charity The Friends of Algonquin Park are building a new trail in Ontario's most popular provincial park. Here's what hikers have to look forward to.
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