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Putting spotlight on overlooked workforce

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:34:53 EST

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...

Remax ‘desperately’ needs items for breast cancer yard sale

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:32:26 EST

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...

Charges laid for drinking & E-biking

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:27:38 EST

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...

Salt Dock Road boat launch remains closed

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:08 EST

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...

Foley Library friends honours Henry Lammers

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:58 EST

SEGUIN TWP. – Wednesday night the Friends of the Foley Library made a presentation to the Foley Branch Library in memory of Henry Lammers.
Henry Lammers was a very strong supporter of the Foley Branch Library...

Welcome to Kindergarten seminar, May 22

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:11:34 EST

The MacTier Figure Skating Club dirty T-shirt dance at the MacTier Legion on May 11 was well attended. Music was provided by the Swells, a band from the Port Carling area.
Here is some MacTier Legion news: the jamboree...

Highway 11 north closed

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:34:11 EST

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 is unknown at this time...

Tremors felt in Muskoka

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:58:24 EST

MUSKOKA - Tremors could be felt in various parts of Muskoka and surrounding areas as the reverberation from a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Braeside, Ontario hit just before 10 a.m. Friday morning. The quake was confirmed by...

Downtown dock partially open

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:18:28 EST

HUNTSVILLE – The Town of Huntsville announced Friday that the majority of the downtown public dock has been temporarily repaired and will be reopened for public use immediately.

Worries abound as water levels dip to historic lows

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:33:41 EST

A wooden dock extending out into dry grassland. A family cottage that can no longer be reached by boat.
A marina hammered by the twin blows of high dredging costs and fewer customers.
These are just some of the...

Ministry announces disaster relief after flood

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:25:48 EST

MUSKOKA – The province has announced that it will provide financial support for flood-damaged communities, though how much funding each will get is yet unknown.

Intersection now safer and accessible

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:58 EST

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 pedestrian signal, accompanied by Mayor Paisley Donaldson on Friday, May 10.

Community answers prayers of flood victims

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:03:18 EST

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-April floods rendered their Wilson’s Falls Road home uninhabitable.

UPDATE: Strike could hit holiday liquor

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:35:34 EST

UPDATE: The LCBO reached a tentative agreement with its unionized employees as of Thursday evening.

ALMAGUIN – The deadline for an LCBO strike is looming as of first thing Friday morning.

The...

Rebecca’s Casual Fine Dining restaurant sold

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:02:30 EST

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

Mine set for fall opening

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:02:52 EST

KEARNEY – The graphite mine in Kearney is one big step closer to reopening.

Ontario Graphite Ltd. announced Monday that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment has approved all final operating permits for the re...

Sexualization of women more challenging for girls in rural areas

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:44:45 EST

MUSKOKA - This is the second in a series of four articles looking at how sexualization of women in the media affects girls.

Gravenhurst students set out to change the world

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:42:22 EST

GRAVENHURST - Two Grade 6 students at Gravenhurst Public School are trying to change the world, one student at a time.

Children’s author wows GPS kids

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:39:46 EST

Gravenhurst students avidly engaged in a reading by a Canadian children’s author on May 9.

Fashion show welcomes summer

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:30 EST

GRAVENHURST - Local models showed off the latest summer fashions at the ninth annual Gravenhurst Fashion show.

Prom Blitz outfits graduating girls with formal wear

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:02:05 EST

MUSKOKA - Eight Muskoka girls will be going to prom in style, thanks to the Muskoka community.

Construction to begin soon on Pines addition

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:25 EST

BRACEBRIDGE - Ceremonial shovels broke ground and construction for the long-awaited shipping and receiving building for the Pines is expected to begin within a week.

Resort meeting sparks discussion on vision for Muskoka

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:48:34 EST

MUSKOKA- A discussion on the future of resorts became a forum on the future of Muskoka when community members questioned the basis of a report on resorts in Muskoka.

Lucky 13 enter Huntsville hall of fame

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:08 EST

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 gathered into the Active Living...

OPP investigating two-vehicle accident

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:58:22 EST

HUNTSVILLE – OPP are currently investigating a two-vehicle accident that occurred early Thursday morning at Hanes and West roads.