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Columns | May 16 |  Recommended (1)

The world needs better planning

Fifty million years ago, world temperatures were 10 degrees Celsius warmer than today and Alberta was a sub-tropical home to dinosaurs, whose fossilized skeletons are on display at the Royal Ontario...

Letters | May 16

Kudos to boards’ part in project

Re Children’s mental health front, centre in Muskoka, Huntsville Forester article, May 9
 How wonderful to see that across Muskoka both school boards are taking part in the Ministry of Education’s mental health pilot project as part of the larger Provincial Children...

Letters | May 16

The erosion of literary choice continues

It was with much dismay last week when I tuned into CBC and listened to the account of the demise of yet another small independent bookstore, this time in Huntsville, Ontario, our own backyard. While some may simply dismiss this as a “sign of the times,” I suggest it belies a much more...

Letters | May 16

Community should’ve been consulted

To members of Huntsville the council:
I would like to express my shock and dismay upon finding that a beloved local landmark, the aged maple tree that grows on the edge of Indian Landing in Port Sydney, has undergone a substantial alteration at the hands of an overzealous town worker.

Letters | May 16

Developer could have been more open

Re: Zoning decision trumps jobs: developer, Huntsville Forester article May 2.
Kris House needs to get off his high horse and place the blame for the zoning application denial squarely where it belongs, on his shoulders.
The real reason the town denied the rezoning application...

Letters | May 16

Factual accuracy is very important when debating abortion, says local doctor

Re: Women’s rights are not up for debate, Huntsville Forester opinion column, May 9.
No woman sets out to pursue an abortion.  It is always a response to a situation in which they feel their options are too few or non-existent. 
We have not done a very good job...

Columns | May 11

Spring means babies for Aspen valley

Spring means babies for Aspen valley

The weather here in Muskoka has been quite assorted lately, but gradually the temperature has been increasing, bringing on the annual season of natural renewal, including the time when many wildlife species give birth.  
It is also the season when wildlife mothers are out foraging in...

Columns | May 11

A different kind of home insurance

Mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, are some of the affectionate ways we describe family members who are unique and irreplaceable.
If an accident or illness, a disability or even death claimed one of the unique and irreplaceable people in your life, what would you do?
Certainly there would be...

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Columns

Columns | May 11

Give your portfolio a spring cleaning

Springtime is almost here. If you’re like many people, the arrival of spring means it’s time to spruce up your home. But why stop there? This year, consider applying some of those same...

Columns | May 10

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 |  Recommended 1

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

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.

Columns | May 10

Tackle Box — Ultimate fishing towns abound in Muskoka

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...

Editorial

Editorial | May 11

Caution around school buses

There’s a disturbing trend revealing itself in West Parry Sound.
Since March 30, three vehicles have crashed into school busses on area roadways.
Two of those were cars that rear...

Editorial | May 10

Let's talk about it

MUSKOKA - We’re guessing that someone you love battles mental illness. The odds are good because in Canada one in five people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Half of them won’t...

Editorial | May 09 |  Recommended (1)

Council position doesn’t grant privileges

Parry Sound Coun. Dave Williams’ refusal to pay a $5 refundable deposit when dropping off firewood to campers at an area campground has cost the town $2,600.
The campground owner filed a...

Editorial | May 04 |  Recommended (2)

Feds should raise the bar

Wednesday marked the first anniversary of the Conservatives’ majority government.
Over the course of the year, there have been many noteworthy successes, as well as numerous issues the...

Letters

Letters | May 11

The cost of water safety never too high

Last year 22 people were lost in drowning deaths in Ontario, 18 of them were not wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) or a life jacket.  
In northeastern Ontario alone,  six men...

Letters | May 09

Parry Sound area the ultimate fishing town?

Vote Parry Sound and area as the Ultimate Fishing Towns, North Star, April 30.
Do we have to have any fish?
First my parents and then my family operated Sand Bay Resort in Carling Township...

Letters | May 09

Local dance academy has positive impact

Recently, we along with many other families and friends were witness to another spectacular performance by the many dancers of the Parry Sound Dance Academy.
It is truly amazing how 10-months of...

Letters | May 09

Thanks to our great musicians

Parry Sound’s musical hot streak appears to be a permanent state of affairs, the most recent evidence being the wonderful concert presented by the Parry Sound School of Music this last Sunday at...