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Take Off Pounds Sensibly celebrates 31 years

The Maple Island Thrift Shop is ready for you to come for a visit.  
The shop was emptied out over the winter and has had a makeover, with all new inventory.
The latest donation... ...

No bid euchre Sunday

They say variety is the spice of life and certainly the weather has been a variety.   
A couple of hot summer days and then a couple cold days, what is next?  
Great... ...

FONOM conference in full swing

PARRY SOUND - There are a few more mayors in town.
The 2013 Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Northeastern Conference is now entering... ...

The babies are back at Aspen

You can tell that spring has finally arrived because the phone is ringing more than usual – and the calls are mainly about baby wildlife that needs help.  Usually we start the season with... ...

Small tax increase for Parry Sound property owners

PARRY SOUND – After a number of budget meetings over the last several months, the town passed its budget Tuesday night without much fanfare.
This year, Parry Sounders will see a 1.5 per... ...

Next Rama trip, May 21

What great weather. Our colourful flower beds greet us as we enter our building, thanks to the work of Ruby Pavuk.
Monday bid euchre gave Roy Stoddard, 307 and Fran Robbins, 291. Eleanor Land... ...

Coffee house and jam session, Wednesday

A firearms safety and hunting education course will be held at the Parry Sound Anglers and Hunters Clubhouse on May 24, 25 and 26. Interested individuals can contact Gerry Haarmeyer for times and... ...

Mother’s Day contest

PARRY SOUND - Hey kids, tell us why your mom is special for a chance to win a cruise from Georgian Bay marina.

Premier Wynne in Parry Sound, Friday

PARRY SOUND - The premier is about to get a first hand look at Parry Sound.
Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne is scheduled to speak at the Charles W. Stockey Centre Friday as part of this week... ...

MacTier says 'no' to legal marijuana grow-op

MACTIER – It was a resounding “no.”
On Saturday afternoon more than 250 MacTier residents crowded on to the ice surface of the MacTier Arena to protest a proposed plan by the... ...

Layoffs coming across Near North school board

PARRY SOUND - Teachers, particularly younger ones at the high schools, have been put on notice.
Layoffs are on their way at the Near North District School Board. According to representatives at... ...

Seguin Township fees go up

SEGUIN TWP. - It’s going to cost more to do a lot of things in Seguin Township now.
At Monday’s meeting Seguin council voted to increase the fees on a range of products and services... ...

Sign up and support first annual Ride for a Reason

Barb Biscaro and the Whitestone Youth Group have been busy collecting shoeboxes and female items to donate to the women of Esprit Place in Parry Sound for Mother’s Day.  
The Shoe Box... ...

Get a job or go to school; judge Perron

PARRY SOUND - Most people don’t have to worry about going to jail just for being lazy.
At court on Thursday, Trevor Bartlett, 24, now of Coldwater, received a sentence of 45 days of... ...

Resources should benefit all

I am dismayed by responses to reports that some of friends and neighbours, many with advanced (and expensive) educational qualifications, receive $100,000 I compensation for their long hours of... ...

PAB chamber in need of new members

Hello Pointe au Baril.  What a beautiful summer- er, spring week we just had, and more to come.  
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the main channel looks like Highway 400 in... ...

Enthralled with Above All Things, from start to finish

Above All Things
by Tanis Rideout
The 2013 Reading Series presented by Parry Sound Books and The Charles W. Stockey Centre continues on... ...

Spring Fling dance, this Saturday night

This Saturday, May 11, the Parry Sound Anglers & Hunters will be holding a turkey shoot at the Club House and Range on Brooks Road, starting at 9:30 a.m. and going until 12:30 p.m.  

Community centre hosts rabies clinic, Thursday

Rabies clinic
There will be a rabies clinic on Thursday, May 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the McKellar Community Centre. The cost is $20... ...

Fire danger rating set at high

MUSKOKA - The fire danger rating remains at high in Muskoka as hot and dry conditions exist making it more dangerous to burn fires outdoors at this time.

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