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
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...
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
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
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...
Columns | Jul 30
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...