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The government of Ontario has rolled out a new program that offers free prescriptions for young people under the age of 25. Called OHIP+, Bill Coon of Muskoka Pharmacy explains what that means. To learn more about the program and for further details, click here. 

Jan. 1 not only marked the New Year, it put into effect the mandated minimum wage increase. Employers will now have to pay their workers at least $14 an hour. We spoke with Belly Ice Cream Company to discuss how they have planned for the wage hike.

Creating a fitness goal as a New Year's Resolution is pretty typical for many Canadians. We spoke with a local fitness expert and a couple of residents, who tell us what they do in order to be successful in their goals.

Huntsville Theatre Company wants to take you on a magical musical journey through some of your childhood favourites. Once Upon a Time runs Jan 4-7 at Riverside Public School. You can buy tickets at Treasures & Trophies or online here.

Mike Cook has volunteered with the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department for about 40 years. Cook talks about what the fire department means to him. We also hear from current volunteer, Greg Miller, who talks about what Cook has meant to him as a mentor. 

Muskoka OSPCA wants to remind you to be mindful of your pets when letting them out in extremely low temperatures.

Santa is coming to visit kids and those who are kids at heart in Huntsville on Dec 23. for the annual Portage Flyer Christmas at Muskoka Heritage Place. The footage was provided to Cogeco News from one of our avid volunteers, Samuel Topps. 

The Coffee Station in Gravenhurst is hosting a Christmas dinner on Dec.25.

MAHC is monitoring influenza levels in the community and is screening patients for flu-like symptoms both at Emergency Department triage and at Patient Registration. Anyone experiencing a sudden onset of fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, and/or headache, must put on a mask. While these measures are in place for patients, visitors to the hospital come and go freely.

To prevent spreading viruses to others, clean your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub – especially before entering and after exiting a hospital room. Sneeze and cough into your elbow, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.