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Local man perishes in boat accident

2010/07/30

GRAVENHURST — Police continue to investigate the circumstances of a boat accident on Lake Manitou on July 23, which claimed the life of a 44-year-old Gravenhurst man.

According to a press release, Manitoulin OPP...

Pudsey steps down to focus on his health

2010/07/30

Federal Liberal candidate for Parry Sound-Muskoka, Shawn Pudsey, announced at press time that he will be stepping down due to health issues.

NDP stalwart Dianna Allen steps back

2010/07/30

A lot can happen when you’re waiting for the writ to drop, says Dianna Allen, now the former federal candidate for the New Democratic Party for whenever the next election happens.

Allen, who accepted the...

Beatty enters school board race

2010/07/30

PARRY SOUND - Emboldened with leadership skills and a long-time passion for education, James Beatty has entered the race for trustee in the upcoming Near North District School Board election.
In regards to his...

New water treatment system for Wasauksing

2010/07/30

WASAUKSING - One component of Canada’s Economic Action Plan had nothing to do with sidewalks, fake lakes or gazebos, but rather life’s most precious resource.
After 10 years of living under the grip of a boil-water...

Commercial barges need a permit to launch at town ramps

2010/07/30

PARRY SOUND – Large commercial barges will now need a permit to use any of Parry Sound’s boat launches.
And barges that staff deem too big will be denied a permit.
This comes after the town closed a heavily damaged...

McDougall addresses residents’ infrastructure woes

2010/07/30

MCDOUGALL – On Wednesday evening, residents in the Municipality of McDougall expressed to council their concerns about the quality of some infrastructure.
Potholes are developing on Long Lake Estates and Pinewood Roads...

MacTier weekend festival kicks off Friday

2010/07/30

The MacTier Railroad Heritage Society presents a fund raising concert on Friday, August 13, at the MacTier United Church. Katherine Wheatley and Wendall Ferguson will supply the concert. Tickets are on sale at $10 each. The...

Two festival nights to remember

2010/07/30

Tuesday night at the Festival of the Sound belonged to the up-and-coming young piano virtuoso Jan Lisiecki. At the ripe old age of 15, he gave further proof of his maturity and versatility as a musician - not that...

Deficits garner different reactions

2010/07/29

ALMAGUIN – Media reports about hospital deficits in Ontario show that financial crisis that closed all beds at the Burk’s Falls and District Health Centre, is nothing compared to what is brewing the City of North Bay...

A grand champion

2010/07/29

POWASSAN – A life-long passion for horses has taken Megan D’Allaire to the top of her sport.

D’Allaire faced the competition aboard Knowlton’s Casper during the Annual Summer Trillium Show...

Giant hogweed takes root in South River

2010/07/29

SOUTH RIVER – What was thought to be a lovely plant with showy umbrella-shaped flowers, turned out to be a plight for a South River woman.

The plant is an invasive species called Giant...

Mayor Don Coates will not seek re-election

2010/07/29

BRACEBRIDGE – The Town of Bracebridge will have a new mayor this fall.

The race for mayor was thrown wide open this week when current Mayor Don Coates announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election.

One dead from single-vehicle accident

2010/07/29

One person is dead following a single vehicle accident that occurred in the Huntsville area Thursday morning.

According to Huntsville OPP a 1998 Toyota Avalon was traveling east on Highway near Allison’s...

Where to take pets for weekend emergencies?

2010/07/29

HUNTSVILLE - Charlie, an 11-year-old teacup chihuahua, received a bite on the head from Loc, a six-year-old boarder-collie cross on a Friday night in June.

Frantic, due to the gaping wound in the tiny dog’s head...

Local MS sufferers use Internet to advocate for treatment

2010/07/29

HUNTSVILLE - There is a new treatment for multiple sclerosis taking the world by storm.

And locally, one woman with the disease and another caring for her stricken husband are advocating for access to the...

Dwight group meeting tonight

2010/07/29

DWIGHT - The Dwight Improvement Group dreams of a better Dwight for all its citizens. And to accomplish this, they have asked council for a Business Improvement Area designation under the municipal act or a Community...

Man pleads guilty to several criminal charges

2010/07/29

BRACEBRIDGE — A 45-year-old Bracebridge man has been sentenced to several months in jail for a series of offences.

Blair Vallance, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty in Huntsville court last Wednesday, July 21...

Don’t miss chance to pick up some great art

2010/07/29

On Thursday, July 29, the Shutterbug Gallery and the Huntsville Festival of the Arts will host their second-annual open-air painting event to raise funds for students pursuing fine art education.

Eligibility criteria for senior housing set

2010/07/29

The Seniors Affordable Housing building in Bracebridge could have some new tenants soon.

Long-term care CEO visits Muskoka Landing

2010/07/29

Christina Bisanz is actively seeking to improve perceptions of long-term care.

Firefighter goes the extra mile to lend a hand

2010/07/29

Some firefighters are heroes in more ways than one.

Race for mayor will not “be a cake walk,” says Mackenzie

2010/07/29

Huntsville mayoral candidate Hugh Mackenzie is looking forward to an exciting race.

Healthy Living Centre may find home in summit centre

2010/07/29

A program aimed at providing health promotion and healthy living information to the community could be up and running by September.

MAHC to remain independent, insists chair

2010/07/29

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and Trillium Health Centre are expected to sign a preliminary memorandum of understanding on Aug. 5 regarding the outsourcing of management services.