Breakfast Television launches summer

Step by step, local man works towards a fresh start

It’s a long, lonely path to financial independence for Joshua Kadin.
The 20-year-old Gravenhurst resident currently spends nearly every weekday making a two-hour trek on foot between his...

Port Sydney community sale back on

PORT SYDNEY - There is good news for bargain hunters. The Port Sydney/Utterson and area Chamber of Commerce has stepped in and will be organizing the annual Port Sydney community garage sale this...

Chamber eyes Carnegie for 2013

GRAVENHURST - One of the strongest beats behind Gravenhurst’s marketing and commercial potential will be looking to get closer to the heart of downtown next year.

Cottage’s design nabs top award nomination

CARLING - A Georgian Bay cottage was among the winners in the Ontario Association of Architects’ (OAA) design excellence category.

South Muskoka Shield overhauls its team

The South Muskoka Shield is looking at a very new lineup this year. On Mother’s Day, the Shield chose its 11 draft picks for the 2012-13 year. The players will fill the void left by the over-aged...

Sports | May 16 |  

BMLSS girls kick off season with three-win streak

A Bracebridge high school soccer team has kicked off its short, five-game season with a three-win streak.
The feat was secured on Thursday, May 10, when the Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes...

Knockout fighter follows through with three new fights

Spurred by the success of his first professional mixed-martial arts bout last month, Muskoka fighter Kyle Nelson has signed a deal for another three.
Speaking to this newspaper on May 14, Nelson...

Obesity statistics inspire equipment drive

Local youth are invited to take home “new” sports equipment on May 12 to help them get in shape for the season. The Good Sports Campaign is an event sponsored by Family, Youth and Child Services of...

What's On | May 10 |  

Reflections of Nature opens May 12

MUSKOKA — For Janine Marson, art is not about painting pleasant pictures. Rather, it has everything to do with who she is as a person, and what she feels is important and worthy of fighting to protect...

Walking in My Mother’s Shoes arts celebration May 12, 13

MUSKOKA - Muskoka Chautauqua presents the sixth annual Walking in My Mother’s Shoes this Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13.

What's On | May 10 |  

Last day to vote for Miss North Ontario

MUSKOKA - Wednesday, May 9 was your last chance to get your online vote in for the People’s Choice award for Miss North Ontario.

World of Music is set to entertain at seniors centre

GRAVENHURST - The Gravenhurst-based Bifocals Concert Band will be hosting their annual spring concert May 12 in the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre. Under the direction of Neil Barlow, the 40-piece...

Cottage Daze — Anchors have weight but don’t always stay put

MUSKOKA — Welcome back to another season of Cottage Daze. You may have noticed that there have been some changes here. Looking around this space, I find myself in unfamiliar territory, a different...

Columns | May 10 |   1

In the Garden — Plant by the light of the moon — It really works!

MUSKOKA — When was the last time you read a Farmer’s Almanac? I haven’t read one in years but this year I ended up with a copy thanks to a friend.

Tackle Box — Ultimate fishing towns abound in Muskoka

MUSKOKA — It is certainly great to be back writing my column for yet another year. These past months have certainly been a trial for me, what with nobody except my closest friends to share my fishing...

Dockside Reading — Get started on your summer reading list

MUSKOKA — I’ll See You in My Dreams is William Deverell’s latest novel featuring former criminal defence lawyer Arthur Beauchamp (pronounced bee-ch’m, thank you). After a distinguished career...