• Doritos Roll’d™ rolled tortilla chips is a new brand launch featuring a distinctive rolled chip format, designed for an even more intense snacking experience, launching exclusively in Canada.
• Three flavours are launching: Nachos Supreme, Fiery Lime and Dill Pickle Blast.
• The distinctive rolled shape pairs bold flavour, amplified crunch and satisfying texture in every bite; available at major retailers nationwide.

The Doritos brand is turning the traditional tortilla chip on its side, and rolling it up, with the launch of Doritos Roll’d™ tortilla chips, featuring a distinctive rolled format available exclusively in Canada.

Designed to deliver an even more intense snacking experience, Doritos Roll’d chips pairs bold flavour, amplified crunch and a distinctive rolled shape that brings texture and taste together in every bite.

And because intensity is about more than heat, Doritos Roll’d chips are launching in three new flavours, each bringing something different to the snack aisle:

• Nachos Supreme: Dig into the flavours of layered nachos, loaded with melted cheddar, zesty tomato and a hint of jalapeño
• Fiery Lime: Taste the heat of blazing chili fire colliding with extreme lime for a bold hit of heat and citrus.
• Dill Pickle Blast: Experience a burst of dill, bold tang and that just-opened pickle jar punch.

Whether snackers reach for cheesy, spicy or tangy, all three flavours combine intense flavour with the distinctive rolled format and satisfying crunch Doritos fans know and love.

“Doritos has always delivered bold flavour and unexpected experiences, and Doritos Roll’d brings that spirit to life with a distinctive rolled format and added intensity” said Shirley Mukerjea, Chief Marketing Officer, PepsiCo Canada. “Younger Canadians are looking for snacks that engage more than taste alone, so we brought together flavour, texture, crunch and visual appeal in one memorable bite, and we’re incredibly excited for Canadians to try it.”

PepsiCo Canada’s research found that Gen Z is looking beyond flavour alone, seeking products and experiences that engage multiple senses and help express their personalities. Doritos Roll’d chips reponds to that appetite for discovery with a product that feels bold, playful and easy to understand; the Doritos brand experience fans know, in a rolled chip.

Throughout the launch, Canadians can also expect social content, creator moments and unexpected experiences that bring the bold personality of Doritos Roll’d chips beyond the snack aisle.

Doritos Roll’d rolled tortilla chips will be available beginning in August 2026, at major retailers nationwide.

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Join us Tuesday, August 18 for our 10th Anniversary Celebration in Gravenhurst

2 pm to 4 pm

at 1010 Beiers Rd, Gravenhurst

Location: Calloway Storage, Gravenhurst

Cost: Free to attend

Please RSVP by emailing callowaystorageoffice@gmail.com.

Event Page

What to expect

We’ve planned an afternoon filled with activities for the whole community, including:

• Draw prizes – including a Grand Draw Prize! (Check end of blog for more rules around the draw!)
• A special promotional offer for attendees
• Light refreshments
• Tours of the Calloway Storage facility
• Meet the Calloway Storage team
• Learn more about our self-storage, climate storage, and portable storage services

Everyone who attends will automatically be entered into our door prize draw, and every guest will receive our anniversary promotion.

And, a special event…

Calloway Muskoka Storage Wars

Think you have what it takes to win?

As part of the celebration, we’re hosting our own version of Calloway Muskoka Storage Wars!

Here’s how it works:

• Participants receive a bidding paddle after registering for the event.
• You’ll bid on mystery storage containers. (2 in total)
• Winning containers contain prizes valued at up to $300.
• Containers include brand new and gently used products!
• Every donation helps support the GAP.

It’s a fun way to celebrate while giving back to an important cause in our community.

The highest bidder wins the contents of the storage container and must pay the full winning bid amount immediately after the auction. Once payment is received, the contents of the container become the property of the winning bidder and all proceeds raised are to be donated to the GAP (Gravenhurst Against Poverty). Don’t know what to do with your winnings day of? You will have 2 weeks to collect your winnings! Need more time? Talk to our staff about renting the container!

Calloway Muskoka Storage Wars is inspired by the excitement of Storage Wars! All mystery containers have been assembled by Calloway Storage specifically for this event. No customer property included.

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Muskoka Bay Resort is thrilled to unveil Muskoka Skybar, a rooftop destination that pairs elevated cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and an infinity pool with sweeping views of its championship golf course and the surrounding Canadian Shield landscape. The destination is now open to the public.

Perched atop the resort’s newest condo-style hotel, Muskoka Skybar offers one of the
most breathtaking vantage points in Ontario. Sweeping views extend across the
resort’s championship golf course, consistently ranked among Canada’s Top 10, and
the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield. On clear days, guests can see all the way
to Blue Mountain, more than 150 kilometres away. Framed by contemporary lounge
spaces, infinity pools and chef-crafted tapas, Muskoka Skybar offers an experience
unlike anything else in the region.

“We knew we weren’t just opening another restaurant—we had the opportunity to
create a destination people would travel for,” said James May, Senior Director of Food
& Beverage at Muskoka Bay Resort. “If you’re spending a Saturday afternoon by the
infinity pool with a live DJ, or making it part of a weekend getaway, we want every
visit to feel like you’ve discovered something completely unexpected in Muskoka.

There simply isn’t another experience like it in the region.”
Beyond dining and cocktails, Muskoka Skybar is designed as a dynamic social and
lifestyle destination, with live DJs and entertainment every Friday through Sunday.
Resort guests can also take advantage of morning wellness programming, bringing
a different energy to the rooftop from day to night. The space is also available for
private events, offering a distinctive setting for celebrations, corporate gatherings
and other special occasions.

The culinary program features a menu of refined share plates inspired by global
flavours, including dishes such as cumin lamb lollipops, crab tostada and other
chef-crafted tapas. The food experience is complemented by handcrafted cocktails,
premium wines, bottle service and a curated selection of craft beverages.

Muskoka Skybar marks the latest chapter in Muskoka Bay Resort’s continued
evolution as one of Ontario’s premier four-season destinations. Earlier this summer,
the resort expanded its accommodations with the opening of its newest luxury
condo hotel, introducing modern suites designed for golf getaways, couples’ escapes
and elevated family vacations. Together with the resort’s championship golf course,
contemporary accommodations, elevated dining experiences and year-round
programming, Muskoka Skybar further establishes Muskoka Bay Resort as one of the
province’s most distinctive resort destinations.

For more information, and to book your experience visit

https://www.muskokabayresort.com/muskoka-skybar

*This Article Is Sponsored By: Muskoka Bay Resort

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After a 2025 tour of the Tooketree Factory in Lake of Bays, Matt Richter, Muskoka-Parry Sound Green candidate, took to socials to say, “It’s always inspiring to see innovative, sensible solutions to the housing crisis—especially ones that make so much long-term sense…Over time, these homes save serious money…With energy costs climbing and landfill space shrinking, it’s clear that building smarter is a win for people, the planet, and the bottom line.”

Tooketree is an award-winning leader in sustainable, prefabricated, and Passive House construction and is a mission-driven social enterprise committed to collaborating with government agencies and NGOs to deliver high-quality, affordable housing solutions essential for addressing Muskoka’s housing challenges. In addition to being experts on managing the design-build process, Tooketree produces its highly acclaimed construction product, SEED panels. Learn more about Tooketree (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq2hO-VReRw&t=2s) from Melinda and Rick themselves!

“We slash build times by more than half for developers, offer one of the healthiest building products, and understand the political and public landscape when it comes to housing the most vulnerable and at-risk residents. We want everyone, regardless of household income, to have a healthy residence, not just fast and affordable, but using healthy materials and built to endure decades,” states Rick Zytaruk, CFO.

Fabricated entirely in Baysville, Tooketree’s SEED panels are delivered ready to assemble, significantly reducing construction timelines for multi-unit projects. Each panel not only exceeds Ontario building code requirements but also aligns with advanced building science standards, ensuring long-term insurability. The result: an airtight, exceptionally insulated, energy-efficient home that is healthy for its occupants and lasts for generations. Tooketree’s SEED roof, floor, and wall panels are made by our skilled team with 98% Canadian materials. SEED panels integrate Ontario Wood, industry-leading German-engineered vapour barriers, Ontario-made dense-pack cellulose insulation, Quebec-engineered woodfibre board, and high-performance weather protection into a single, precision-built unit.  Learn all about SEED prefabricated building panels. (https://www.tooketree.com/seed)

“Our company has had the opportunity to work with their team on projects involving the supply and installation of prefabricated wall panels, and our experience has been consistently positive,” explains Chris Dobbins, Owner/Operator of CDH Carpentry. “Throughout our work together, they have demonstrated a strong commitment to quality. Their wall panels have been manufactured to a high standard, delivered as specified, and have contributed to an efficient installation process…They work well alongside general contractors, consultants, and other trades, focusing on practical solutions that optimize value for the client while maintaining project schedules and quality expectations.”

“This isn’t a new idea we’re floating—it’s a proven solution we’ve had ready and waiting for years,” said Melinda Zytaruk, co-founder of Tooketree. “We’ve brought SEED panels to the table again and again for developers, municipalities, and non-profits looking to solve the housing crisis, because we believe the answer has been sitting right here in Muskoka the whole time. Once again, we’re opening our doors and putting it in front of the community—come see it, ask questions, and decide for yourselves what’s possible.” Read Tooketree’s May 2025 article( https://www.tooketree.com/media) detailing their tour for Nate Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities for Canada, plus Geordie Sabbagh, Muskoka-Parry Sound 2025 Liberal candidate, and his team.

Multi-dwelling projects built with precision-engineered panels that meet Passive House standards are substantially more energy efficient than traditional stick-frame structures, resulting in greater long-term affordability. Developers, non-profit organizations, NGOs, and municipalities seeking reliable, high-performance construction solutions need look no further than their own backyard for the answer.

You’re invited to experience the future of building!

Tooketree welcomes residents and representatives from Huntsville Council, Muskoka District, neighbouring municipalities, the public, and the prospective business community to tour its Baysville factory and discover the innovation behind SEED panels firsthand. Interested parties are encouraged to register for one of our two upcoming factory tours on Friday, August 14 at 1 PM or Friday, August 21, 2026 at 1 PM.

RSVP LINK HERE http://eepurl.com/WlcxsGfbxX

About Tooketree: (https://www.tooketree.com/) was co-founded by local daughter-and-father team Melinda Zytaruk, MES, CPHB, and Rick Zytaruk, P.Eng., CPHB. Melinda is a Certified Passive House Builder and BCIN designer with a master’s in environmental studies, an avid volunteer for local events and organizations, and an in-demand speaker and board advisor. Rick partnered with Melinda in 2018, bringing decades of expertise as an engineer and business consultant, with a focus on leveraging technology and process optimization to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Together with their highly skilled local team, they design and manufacture SEED (Sustainable, Ecological, Efficient, Durable) Building Systems. Their team’s innovation and leadership have been recognized nationally, having been recently named one of Canada’s most investable cleantech ventures by Foresight Canada and awarded the Innovation in Industry Award at the 2024 Ontario Embodied Carbon Awards.

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So here is the practical guide to moving a group around Muskoka, what it costs, and when it is worth it.

What a group ride actually costs here

Group transport is priced by the vehicle and the hour, not per person. A 14-passenger Mercedes sprinter for the day starts from around $2,100. A full 56-seat coach that moves 50 people from Toronto up to a resort and back runs from about $3,900. Both are plus HST and gratuity, and both cost the same whether the vehicle is half empty or packed, which is why filling it is the whole game. Forty people on one coach is cheaper per head, safer and less hassle than ten cars on a dark cottage road, and it is the difference between a fun night and a parking problem.

The companies that do this well run the whole thing as one booking with a professional driver, so you are not coordinating five friends who all had a drink. A proper group service fills exactly this gap, planning the route from your headcount and stops rather than making you figure it out.

When it is worth booking

Weddings are the big one. Guests are spread across cottages, hotels and rentals in different towns, and a shuttle looping between them means nobody drives and nobody gets stranded. Figure about 6 in 10 guests will need a ride home.

Corporate retreats are the other steady case. Move a leadership team from Pearson to a lake resort, or between the resort and a dinner, without anyone renting a car. Then there are cottage weekends and birthdays, a group that wants a night out in town and a safe ride back. And airport runs, a full group to or from Toronto Pearson on one vehicle, on time, luggage handled.

When to skip it

Sometimes you just do not need it. If everyone is already at one resort and staying on the property, save your money. Group transport earns its cost when people are spread out or coming in from the city, which up here is most of the time.

Book earlier than you think

Muskoka has a short season and a small supply of proper vehicles. The operators who actually know these roads get booked out for peak Saturdays months ahead, so the wedding or the long weekend that needs a shuttle should be one of the first calls, not the last. Whoever you book, get three things in writing: the vehicle and a backup plan, the driver’s schedule for the whole night, and the total price with gratuity and travel time included. Do that and the ride becomes the part of the day nobody has to think about.

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Created as a hub for culture, food and events, Hale Muskoka launched last year. It offers local goods, fine foods and a variety of experiences at its five acres of historic farmland on Bethune Drive. Known for its Friday outdoor markets, Hale is opening a new permanent retail space with a focus on premium Canadian-made goods in late July. For the foodies in the area, the destination is also hosting a charcuterie event on July 25 and a celebrity chef burger competition on Aug. 9. 

The second annual Board & Barrel: Charcuterie Experience offers the chance to make and taste curated charcuterie pairings. Hale Muskoka is partnering with St. Catherine’s-based Fat Rabbit restaurant and butchery for the event. Fat Rabbit chefs Justin Upper, head butcher and charcutier, and Dan Puglia will guide guests through the experience. 

“Justin’s work helped earn Fat Rabbit a place on Air Canada enRoute’s Top 10 Best New Restaurants of 2024 [and] recognition in the Michelin Guide and Canada’s 100 Best,” said Eric Abugov, founder of Hale Muskoka. “Their approach reflects a commitment to flavour, sustainability, and the kind of hospitality that turns a meal into a lasting experience.”

Each participant gets a Hale charcuterie board with a selection of artisanal preserves, meats and cheeses provided by Jesse Tree Fine Foods, one of Hale’s regular vendors. There are four sessions available with a ticket cost of $60 per person. The day will also include a free open-air market with ready-to-drink cocktails, cheeses, breads, meats and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

Another repeat event from Hale Muskoka’s inaugural year, the Smash & Sear: Best in Burger Competition is back for another round. The competition on Sun., Aug. 9 will pit celebrity chefs Melanie Robinson, Gene Carpenter, Dylan James, Spencer Wolf and Bradley Yip against each other to see who can make the best smash burger. 

Chefs will use grills from Broil King, meat from Rowe Beef and cheese from Jesse Tree Fine Foods to create their take on a culinary classic with Muskoka-sourced ingredients. The judging panel includes more notable names in the Canadian culinary world. Chefs Joel Gray, Charmaine Broughton, Melanie Dunkelman and Ben Kersley will join Rob Rowe, co-founder and owner of Rowe Beef Co., to taste the burgers and crown a winner. 

Tickets for the competition cost $35 per person with staggered arrival times between noon and 4 p.m. Attendees can enjoy wines from the award-winning Grange of Prince Edward winery and craft beers from Muskoka Brewery with their burgers.

Similar to the charcuterie experience, those who aren’t attending the paid event are welcome to peruse the market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market is free to attend and will have local vendors, live music and family-friendly activities.

Hale’s weekly markets are also free to attend and run from noon to 5 p.m. every Friday until Oct. 9. Along with the outdoor markets, Hale Muskoka is opening its new permanent retail space, called Cabin, in late July. Cabin will operate Thursdays to Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cabin will showcase everything from everyday essentials to handcrafted gifts, decor and food. The boutique will introduce product lines from River House Market linens, Damascus Soaps, Solly’s Craft Sodas and Sel St Laurent to Muskoka. It will also feature collaborations and limited-edition collections with Candy Goddess, Sandi Dunkelman Pottery and David Drown Pottery.

“Inspired by the natural surroundings and passionate community of artists, growers and makers, the picturesque destination was designed to foster authentic experiences that embrace the outdoors and support local businesses,” Abugov said.

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