Parry Sound News, Events & Radio

Andrew is Vista Radio's Cottage Country New Director, who manages news in Haliburton, Muskoka and Parry Sound. He was born in London, raised in Tillsonburg and has lived in Belleville, Huntsville, Midland and Bonnyville, Alberta. He currently resides in Parry Sound with his fiancé, two step kids, dog and two cats. After graduating Loyalist College, Andrew worked as a newspaper reporter for over a decade, before transitioning to broadcasting in 2023. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, email Andrew at amendler@vistaradio.ca.

Hilary Hilton

Reporter

Hilary Hilton is a news reporter based in Muskoka with a strong passion for storytelling. She brings seven years of experience to her reporting, including three years in newspaper journalism and four years as a magazine editor and writer at the University of Toronto, where she studied English Language and Literature. After spending two years living in the UK and traveling abroad, she is elated to be back in her home country. Hilary is driven by a love of writing and a belief in the power of local news to connect and strengthen communities. To share a story, email hhilton@vistaradio.ca

Mauricio Prado

Director of News

Mauricio Prado is a journalist seeking narratives beyond the surface to connect with people and community. A graduate of Fanshawe College's journalism program, Mauricio brings a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling to his work. His Salvadoran roots combined with his knowledge, allow him to bring a global perspective and sharp cultural understanding to his storytelling. If you have a story to share, email mprado@vistaradio.ca.

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Evening of awareness and action against gender-base violenece to take place Oct. 6

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The event will be hosted by the District of Parry Sound Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee, in partnership with local health, justice and social service organizations.

Cocaine, cash seized by Anishinabek Police in Magnetawan First Nation

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Officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Magnetawan First Nation on the morning of Sept. 22.

Province investing $113,000 across Parry Sound-Muskoka through Seniors Community Grants program

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Local MPP Graydon Smith says the funding, provided through the Seniors Community Grants program, will give seniors access to the services and opportunities they need to stay healthy, active and engaged in their communities.

Parry Sound’s Captain Bob Corrigan working on tugboat display

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The display is slated to open at the Museum of Tower Hill in Febraury.

Bimaajitoon search and rescue looking for volunteers

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Volunteers would act as a lost or missing person, an injured camper or bystander with information, assisting the search and rescue team with the drill.

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Business & Community

Bimaajitoon Search and Rescue adds drones to emergency response capabilities

October 2, 2026

The team said the new technology will help expand search areas, survey locations that are difficult for ground teams to reach and provide overhead coverage during rescue operations.