News |
May 16
Seguin looks to ban bear feeding
SEGUIN TWP. – Seguin council is considering making it illegal for Neil Hamer to do what he’s done for years - feed bears in his backyard.
Hamer owns a convenience store and home at...
News |
May 16
Parry Sound fourth for organ donation
PARRY SOUND - Parry Sound places fourth in all of Ontario as having the most registered donors - of the 11,407 health card holders, 5,478 of those (or 48 per cent) are registered donors.
An...
News |
May 16
Not-for-profits must list members’ home townships
PARRY SOUND - The town wants to ensure all its budgeted municipal assistance program (MAP) dollars are being spent.
Town staff came to the May 1 council meeting with a percentage breakdown of...
News |
May 16
Airport continues to grow
SEGUIN TWP. – More provincial and federal money is flowing into the local airport as it continues to grow.
In March, FedNor funding was announced for preparation of commercial land...
Sports |
May 16
Bridge club changes name
The Near North Bridge Club is now registered as the ‘Parry Sound Bridge Club’. This creates less confusion when an out of town player contacts the American Contract Bridge League...
Sports |
May 11
Baseball team needs players
PARRY SOUND – The Muskoka Hornets need 10 and 11-year-olds to field a team this summer.
The all-star travelling Mosquito hardball team with the York Simcoe Baseball Association currently...
Sports |
May 09
Another busy summer for sailing school
PARRY SOUND - It will be another busy summer on the bay for sailing enthusiasts.
Last week Sail Parry Sound president Larry Woolner, regatta director Paula Liness and Canadian Albacore...
What's On |
Jan 27
Takin’ it easy with the Michael Granka Band
It felt like ‘Northern Comfort’ at the Royal on Saturday night, January 14, when we listened to the tunes of “The Michael Granka Band.” The talent and social ability of these...
What's On |
Nov 25
Launching his latest boating adventure
Steven Duff had so much fun writing Raiders of the Lost Barque, that it was only a matter of time before a second adventure sequel for young readers would follow.
Released early this month...
What's On |
Nov 23
Jim Cuddy Band ‘gets off the bus’ in Parry Sound
PARRY SOUND - The Jim Cuddy Band will play the Charles W. Stockey Centre in support of the West Parry Sound Health Centre next month. Cuddy is in town promoting his new album, Skyscraper Soul, his...
What's On |
Oct 19
Singer Jann Arden coming to Stockey
PARRY SOUND - Joe Bamford has been hauling Jann Arden around on his coach busses since, well, forever. The Alberta-born performer, who's carved herself a name in the Canadian singing and song-writing...
Editorial |
May 16
Bear Wise cuts have big impact
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is losing $50 million from its budget this year if the provincial government’s bill passes third reading.
That drops the ministry from $713.3...
Letters |
May 16
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Drop personal attacks for discussion
(Editor’s note: This is a response to Tim McDonald’s letter Clement true to Tory party published in the May 9 North Star.)
In his letter Mr. McDonald...
Columns |
May 16
Mom, the first referee
In the big and busy modern store things can sometimes get more than a bit hectic. It’s probably the same in a lot of other situations as well.
Which may explain why one person with a...