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Liberal MPP says “no-man’s land” comments were misconstrued

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The Liberal MPP who the PC’s claim called Northern Ontario a No Man’s Land insists his comments are being misconstrued. In an interview with Moose News, Lou Rinaldi says at...

Parry Sound Council October 3 preview

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Parry Sound council meets this Tuesday night. The agenda has a number of items for council to discuss. The meeting has several deputations, including one from Trevor Pinn who will be...

MacFarlane Street Transfer Station switching to winter hours

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The MacFarlane Street Transfer Station is switching over to winter hours. That's according to an announcement on the Town of Parry Sound website. The change will be in effect from...

Blue-green algae found in Armour Township

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There is a blue-green algae bloom in Pickerel Lake. That's according to the North-Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit. The health unit says to not use the water while the bloom...

Parry Sound putting together committee for potential Hotel Tax

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The Town of Parry Sound wants to put together a committee to look at creating a "hotel tax". This comes from a direction from a council meeting earlier this month....

Parry Sound Blood Drive tomorrow still in need of donors

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You can help save a life this week. A blood drive is taking place tomorrow (Sept. 29) at St. Peter's Knights of Columbus Hall from 2 - 7 PM. According to...

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the OPP want you to be aware of online threats. Online fraud totals in the billions of dollars annually, and is only expected...

Town of Parry Sound elevator out of service

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If you're visiting the town office, you'll have to take the stairs. The Town of Parry Sound says their elevator is currently out of service. The expected date of repair for...

Carling Market supporting local firefighters

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The Carling Market will be raising money for the local fire department this Thanksgiving. The market is held every Saturday...

Kelly Shires Breast Cancer foundation holding fundraiser at gas pump

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You can help the fight against cancer at the gas tank. The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation's pumping for Breast...

Nominations open for Order of the North

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Nominations are now open for the Order of the North. The Jack Munroe Historical Society of Elk City has given...

Parry Sound Chamber of Commerce says more risk than reward for wage hike

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The Parry Sound Chamber of Commerce is warning the public about the downside to Bill 148. The proposed bill  would,...

OPP launching seatbelt campaign today

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The OPP is making sure drivers buckle up with its fall seatbelt campaign. The campaign will be running from today...

White’s Falls Road closing for major culvert repair

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White's Falls Road will be closed for five weeks starting in October. That`s according to the District of Muskoka, which...

OPP offers advice to stop theft from vacation properties

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As we head towards winter months, cottages and seasonal homes begin to shut down for the season. The OPP...

Community Living running Toronto Marathon to raise money for local charity

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Community Living Parry Sound needs your help. The organization is taking part in this year's Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on...
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Sully’s Selfie Scavenger Hunt

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Bimaajitoon Search and Rescue to conduct training exercise at Killbear Oct. 16, 17

Community
Members of the local volunteer search and rescue organization will be out at the park from 6 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 16 to work through some exercises, before returning for a full day of training on Oct. 17.

Parry Sound Grade 7,8 students to return to hex pods Oct. 19

Near North District School Board
Site work will now focus on transforming the Isabella Street parking lot into an elementary school yard.

Planned Hydro One outage to impact portion of West Parry Sound

Community
Hydro One officials say a planned outage will take place Oct 18 between 7 and 11 a.m. to accommodate work on the lines.

Blue Green algae found in Seguin Township’s Turtle Lake

Health Care
A potential blue-green algae bloom was reported by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks on Oct. 14.
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