Hoist, soon a thing of the past

BIA application denied

GRAVENHURST — The Gravenhurst Business Improvement Association (BIA) will be pursuing new ways to revitalize the downtown after learning a recent funding application was not successful.

BIA to see increased police presence during G8, says ISU official

Downtown merchants will see more police officers around their businesses when the G8 Summit hits town this June, according to a representative from the Integrated Security Unit (ISU).

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Mural project is one community effort on the go for association

Spring is in the air. People’s spirits are lifting as the sun shines and weather warms. Our snowbirds are returning to the north. So, it is time to start planning spring activities. Knowing that the...

How to tap into the online market

PARRY SOUND – A free seminar will teach local business owners how to succeed in the online market.
Today the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Business Centre...

Anger over town office renos

GRAVENHURST — Despite public outcry over the project’s cost, workers have begun to transform the former health unit building into a new municipal office for the Town of Gravenhurst.

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Rezoning request irks neighbours

BRACEBRIDGE — Bracebridge’s development services committee is seeking more information before it approves a contentious rezoning affecting part of the former 60-hectare Bangor Lodge property.

Terry Pilger in the running for mayor's job

GRAVENHURST — One day after mayor John Klinck announced he would not seek re-election this fall, district councillor Terry Pilger declared his intention to run for the mayor’s seat.

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Council expenses top $46K

BRACEBRIDGE — In 2009, Bracebridge councillors received over $46,000 in expenses and benefits over and above their annual salaries.

A report on council remuneration was provided to the...