James Bowler

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Ontario Parks is looking for hard summer workers

If you’re looking for an interesting summer job, look no further than Ontario Parks. The government branch is searching for summer job hunters who may be able to fill positions...

MID-DAY: Facebook takes more hits as live-streamed shooting video goes viral

The TSX is getting a boost to end out the week as gold starts to pull ahead once again. The Bay Street index is up 71 points to 16,159. Across...

Shooting video is going viral despite efforts to remove it; Ontario releases revamp plan for education

One man facing murder charges following terrorist attack in New Zealand One man is facing murder charges after 49 people were killed and just as many injured in a New...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investor sentiment eased by positive trade news, Brexit delay; Air Canada shares slip on massive delays

A few good news pieces in the economic world are helping boost investor sentiment today. A recent report suggests trade talks between the US and China are making progress,...

49 dead, dozens injured following terrorist attack in New Zealand; Canadian airlines thrown into chaos as Ottawa grounds jets

Shooters kill and injury dozens in New Zealand Mosque shootings 49 people are dead and dozens injured after shooters opened fire in two Mosques in New Zealand. Four people are in...

Canadian Blood Services looking for more donors this spring in Parry Sound

You can feel refreshed this spring by helping give back to an important cause. Canadian Blood Services will be in Parry Sound at the end of the month looking for...

MID-DAY: Boeing tanks markets once again

Dipping Boeing shares are pulling down North American markets once again. The Bay Street index is down 43 points to 16,106 as gold slips to $1,294. Across the border the Dow...

The bills are getting higher in Canada; Ethiopian Airlines black box arrives in Paris

Stats Can reports Canadian debt is growing  The credit card bills are likely getting higher for many Canadians. Statistics Canada reports the average household debt across the country grew to 178.5...

BEFORE THE BELL: Brexit, Boeing and China’s economy all holding weight for investors this morning

Boeing is dropping once again as two major countries ban the use of its jets. After Canada and the...

Hundreds of Boeing jets now out of commission across the globe; Feds likely have some room to move in upcoming budget

US joins Canada in grounding Boeing jets; Ethiopian Airlines sends black box to Paris More than 300 Boeing jets are...

Ninth driver charged with stunt driving on Highway 69

A North York man is claiming a ninth charge this year for stunt driving in Parry Sound. The 22-year-old was...

MID-DAY: Boeing stocks pull back up; Dow and TSX push ahead

Wall Street is breaking away from a two-day dip caused primarily by Boeing. A recent report showed an increase in...

Pilot of deadly plane crash complained about flight control; Nigerian school children feared trapped in collapsed building

Pilot complained of problems on deadly flight, black box to be sent overseas The pilot of a crash that killed...

BEFORE THE BELL: Boeing and Brexit likely to keep the limelight today

Boeing and Brexit are the top issues weighing on investors’ minds today. The plane-maker’s shares are continuing to plummet as...

Sunwing clips Boeing wings on its fleet; Air Canada flight attendants’ union pushes back against Boeing use

Sunwing first Canadian airline to ground Boeing jets “Evolving commercial reasons”. That’s why Canadian company Sunwing is grounding its Boeing 737...

Public tip leads to 10th drunk driving charge in Parry Sound

West Parry Sound OPP is now logging its tenth drunk driving charge of 2019. Officers were called last Wednesday night...
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Bridge along OFSC snowmobile trail in Harcourt set to be replaced

The Paudash Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club is moving forward with a bridge replacement project on the TOP E trail.

OPP charge four with stunt driving during Highway 69 initiative

According to police, speeds associated with the stunt driving charges were 144, 148 and 149 km/hr in 90 km/hr zones.

Two Australian exchange students in need of host families in Parry Sound

Officials say two Australians, one in Grade 10, and another in Grade 11, will becoming to Parry Sound from Nov. 7 to January 30.

Council approves crossing guard for Isabella-Gibson Street intersection

Council approved a staff recommendation at a meeting on Oct. 6, following a report from Manager of Bylaw Enforcement Zach Emberson.

Municipal election voting opens Oct. 14

The online and telephone voting period opens at 10 a.m. and runs until Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.
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