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Collapsed balcony victims file lawsuit

BALA — A lawsuit is being set into motion nearly two years after a balcony collapsed while a wedding bridal party was posing for photos at the Bala Bay Inn. Shortly after the accident, bride Tannis...

Local | Jul 30

Local man perishes in boat accident

GRAVENHURST — Police continue to investigate the...

News | Jul 30

Pudsey steps down to focus on his health

Federal Liberal candidate for Parry Sound-Muskoka, Shawn...

News | Jul 30

NDP stalwart Dianna Allen steps back

A lot can happen when you’re waiting for the writ to drop...

News | Jul 30

Beatty enters school board race

PARRY SOUND - Emboldened with leadership skills and a long...

Local | Jul 28

As a politician, treading rough waters is nothing new to...

News | Jul 29

POWASSAN – A life-long passion for horses has taken Megan D...

Local | Jul 28

BRACEBRIDGE — The future of Highway 11 in Bracebridge...

 
 
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News | Jul 30

New water treatment system for Wasauksing

WASAUKSING - One component of Canada’s Economic Action Plan had nothing to do with sidewalks, fake lakes or gazebos, but rather life’s most precious resource.
After 10 years of living under the...

News | Jul 30

Commercial barges need a permit to launch at town ramps

PARRY SOUND – Large commercial barges will now need a permit to use any of Parry Sound’s boat launches.
And barges that staff deem too big will be denied a permit.
This comes after the town...

News | Jul 30

McDougall addresses residents’ infrastructure woes

MCDOUGALL – On Wednesday evening, residents in the Municipality of McDougall expressed to council their concerns about the quality of some infrastructure.
Potholes are developing on Long Lake...

News | Jul 30

MacTier weekend festival kicks off Friday

The MacTier Railroad Heritage Society presents a fund raising concert on Friday, August 13, at the MacTier United Church. Katherine Wheatley and Wendall Ferguson will supply the concert. Tickets are...

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Sports | Jul 30

Bridge players learn two over one at Chalk Talk

It was another busy afternoon at the Near North Bridge Club on Tuesday, July 27.  New faces included Carole Morris, Pat Perrett, Nancy and Brian Cain who were visiting guests of Margaret and Bob...

Local | Jul 28

Huntsville bantam Hawks victorious in Nepean lacrosse tournament

On Friday, July 16 the Huntsville Hawks Bantam lacrosse team, sponsored by Muskoka Pump Service, travelled to Ottawa for the annual Nepean lacrosse tournament.

They were placed in the B...

Local | Jul 28

No Canadian Open for Webb

BRACEBRIDGE — It simply wasn’t to be at the Canadian Open for Bracebridge’s Brennan Webb last week.

Webb failed to make the event after shooting a four over par 76 to finish 53rd in a one...

What's On | Jul 28

Muskoka Rocks Road Race back for another run

MUSKOKA — The seventh annual Muskoka Rocks Road Race is being held this year on Aug. 1, starting at the Peninsula Recreation Centre.

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What's On | Jul 28

BAC looks to retire debt with new campaign

BAC looks to retire debt with new campaign

BRACEBRIDGE — The Bracebridge Arts Council (BAC) is looking to finish paying back the cost of building Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, and that’s good news for anyone who enjoys live music and...

What's On | Jul 28

Mixing mosquitos and mojitos for cancer survivors

MUSKOKA — Mosquitos & Mojitos, a fundraising event in support of Cottage Dreams, is set to take place Aug. 12 at Windermere House.

The social event mixes Mojitos, the popular Cuban...

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Columns | Jul 30

Remembering a stinky friend, Blossom

Remembering a stinky friend, Blossom

Last week I was definitely reminded of my advancing old age. Carol and Connie, two of the pupils I taught a long, long time ago (in the 1960s) in St. Catherines – when Muskoka was merely a place one...

Editorial | Jul 30

Time for lines to disintegrate

If it’s prosperity and growth we’re after, it’s time for an overruling body to oversee the traditional municipal boundaries governing West Parry Sound.
Whether a pool in Parry Sound is a viable...

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Hogweed taking over
By Alison Brownlee | Jul 29

Hogweed taking over

Not every plant in Muskoka is friendly.

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