Water levels will be higher this next week thanks to Friday’s “significant rainfall.”  That from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, which has issued a water safety bulletin for the Black, Burnt, Gull, Magnetawan, and Muskoka River watersheds.  Officials say the heavy downpours can cause flash-flooding, which could impact low-lying...

The Near North District School Board staff are making ‘heroic efforts’ to ensure the quality of care and engagement in learning is at a level students deserve, despite burnout and an increase in “emerging student behaviours”. That’s according to a statement from director of education Craig Myles, raising concerns about...

Hydro One is warning customers of potential damage and outages ahead of a weekend windstorm.  The utility’s Tiziana Baccega-Rosa says damaging gusts are expected in most parts of the province, but some areas will be harder hit. “Very much around the lake shores will see the highest wind gusts that may...

As the weather continues to get warmer, some residents may be looking to have their driveways repaved which could set them up to be scammed. The Ontario Provincial Police says fraudsters are "persistent, persuasive, and, sometimes, aggressive" hoping to trick you into using their services. Brooklyn Harker, media relations for the...

Early site work at 44 Joseph Street, the future home of the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre, has started. According to project manager Andy Gordon, tree and vegetation removal has been completed by Hall Construction, and the removal of soil is expected to begin April 12. Gordon told the...

Parry Sound residents may see discoloured water coming from their taps over the next few months. According to town officials, the public works department will begin hydrant flushing and flow testing on April 15. The work is expected to take around two months to complete. Anyone experiencing discoloured water is asked to...