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McDougall bylaw enforcement cracked down on parking in 2023

The number of parking tickets handed out by McDougall bylaw officers rose 290 per cent last year, according to data included in the latest report from the municipality's bylaw department. Officers dished out 203 tickets last year, compared to 52 in 2022. They also issued 22 parking warnings, compared to five...

Council enters agreement with Bell for enhanced 911 service 

The Town of Parry Sound is entering into an agreement with Bell Canada for a Next Generation 9-1-1 service.  Fire Chief Dave Thompson says local emergency services will finally be making the change from an analog system to a digital system. This change will allow people to send text messages,...

Local Walk for Alzheimer’s adding second location

This year's Walk for Alzheimer's will add a second location.  The annual fundraiser will start at Memorial Park in Bracebridge on May 25, and Huntsville’s River Mill Park on May 26—with the option to walk two or five kilometres, or fundraise virtually.   “The biggest thing is adding a new town....

High costs and interest rates have businesses facing mounting financial pressures 

Business insolvencies climbed more than 40 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022, according to the latest report from Equifax Canada.  The data also showed a 14.3 per cent uptick in the number of businesses that missed a payment on a line of credit last quarter.  Officials point to the Canadian...

South River break and enter leads OPP to suspected fentanyl bust

Three men are facing charges after a break and enter in South River on March 18. According to police, the break-in took place at the historical train station on Montreal Avenue shortly after 5:30 a.m. Approximately 53 grams of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $21,000 was seized, according...

Several bear sightings reported to MNRF

The very mild winter, and the spring weather we’ve already experienced means  several bear sightings reported to the MNRF, much earlier than most years. Outreach specialist Meghan Forbes says some of them are waking up earlier from hibernation… while others’ dens are being flooded out. “Some bears might find another spot...
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