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News | May 20

Hwy 11 traffic moving slow

MUSKOKA - A single motor vehicle accident South of Stephenson Road 1, has caused a traffic backup.
The single motor vehicle is said to have crashed into the guardrails and the occupant was...

News | May 17 |  Recommended (1)

Putting spotlight on overlooked workforce

Putting spotlight on overlooked workforce

PARRY SOUND - People with intellectual disabilities are ready, willing and able to work .
Representatives from Community Living, a service agency for those with developmental disabilities, spoke about the community-wide benefits of greater employment for those living with intellectual...

News | May 17

Remax ‘desperately’ needs items for breast cancer yard sale

HUNTSVILLE – With just days to go before the annual Yard Sale for the Cure fundraising event, Remax North Country Realty is feeling the pressure.
The company has been supporting the cause since 2006 when they moved to their new location in Huntsville at 75 West Road. The large site was a...

News | May 17

Charges laid for drinking & E-biking

PARRY SOUND - An Archipelago Township man has been charged with two counts of assault.
On May 2 the 29-year-old man was charged following a police investigation regarding the incident that took place at a Parry Sound home, where the man allegedly assaulted his sister and niece.
The...

News | May 17

Salt Dock Road boat launch remains closed

Salt Dock Road boat launch remains closed

PARRY SOUND - If you’re looking to put your boat in the water this weekend, you won’t be able to launch your pleasure craft at the Salt Dock location.
At a special town council meeting Tuesday night, council asked staff about the status of the currently closed launch off of Salt...

 
 
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Gienow is the Who’s Who of Hinterland

GRAVENHURST - There are some things that are distinctly Canadian: maple syrup; the RCMP red surge...

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Library is still considering year-old bequest

While town council has not yet made a decision on exactly how it will invest or spend its more than...

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Business | May 16

Rebecca’s Casual Fine Dining restaurant sold

Rebecca’s Casual Fine Dining restaurant sold

PORT CARLING - After a dozen seasons, the owners of a popular Port Carling restaurant say the thing they’ll miss most is their customers.

Business | May 16

Running your own business can provide you with satisfaction

MUSKOKA - One of the hidden advantages of living in a rural area like Muskoka is the opportunity to be an entrepreneur. True, that opportunity is partly forced on us by the lack of secure, well-paying...

Business | May 16 |  

Regional businesses came to aid of flood victims

Regional businesses came to aid of flood victims

HUNTSVILLE - Area financial institutions have come to the aid of families in need of assistance after last month’s floods.
Local branches for the RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank and BMO Bank of...

Business | May 09 |  

Veil comes off $21-million water generation upgrades

Veil comes off $21-million water generation upgrades

BRACEBRIDGE - Two of Bracebridge’s water generation stations have had recent makeovers. Bracebridge Falls and Wilson Falls have undergone a $21-million upgrade funded by Lakeland Holding and...

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Local | May 17

Highway 11 north closed

WASHAGO - Both northbound lanes of Highway 11 near Washago were closed to traffic on Friday following a multiple-vehicle collision.
Orillia OPP confirmed police and fire were on the scene but it...

Local | May 16

Intersection now safer and accessible

Intersection now safer and accessible

GRAVENHURST - The Town of Gravenhurst has become a little safer for those with visual impairments. Sharon Morton and her guide dog Diva made the inaugural crossing of the town’s first audible...

Local | May 16 |  Recommended (1) |  

Community answers prayers of flood victims

Community answers prayers of flood victims

BRACEBRIDGE - It seems Theresa and Robert Bowers’ prayers are being answered. Just one week ago, the Bracebridge couple told this newspaper they had little more than their faith to rely on after mid...

Local | May 16 |  

Lucky 13 enter Huntsville hall of fame

Lucky 13 enter Huntsville hall of fame

HUNTSVILLE - It was truly a community event.
The 2013 Huntsville Sports Hall of Fame ceremony was well received by both the inductees and members of the public.
More than 250 people...