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Bracebridge resident wins nearly $200k thanks to Blue Jays fandom

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Sandy Martin almost struck out on her chance to claim nearly $200,000.  The long-time Bracebridge resident won $196,364 through the Jays Care Foundation’s Life Changing 50/50 draw.  Martin says she bought...

‘Fuel Your Hospital’ fundraiser set to return

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Maple Leaf Marinas is hosting its annual "Fuel Your Hospital" fundraiser between Friday, Aug. 2 and the following Monday. Up to 20 cents per litre of fuel pumped at any...

Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary welcomes two red foxes

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Two red foxes have been brought to Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary after being seized. Linda Glimps, executive director of the Rosseau, Ont.- based operation, explains Candle and Flame were being...

Hydro One assessing damage done by thunderstorm

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There are still a few hundred people without power after the severe thunderstorm that hit parts of Ontario Thursday night.  Bianca Teixeria, media relations with Hydro One, says crews are...

Graydon Smith stays in Premier Ford’s cabinet with shortened title

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Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Graydon Smith is now the minister of natural resources after Premier Doug Ford's latest cabinet shuffle.   Nolan Quinn, MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, was named as the associate...

School board appoints new superintendent of learning

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Nikki Train has been named the Trillium Lakelands District School Board's (TLDSB) new superintendent of learning with a focus on special education.  She will start the new role on Sept....

Trillium Lakelands District School Board joins lawsuit against tech giants

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The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) is joining a lawsuit against tech giants Meta (which operates Facebook and Instagram), Snap Inc. (Snapchat) and ByteDance Ltd. (TikTok).  The lawsuit was...

Ambulance hits moose on the way separate moose collision in Algonquin Park

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Muskoka Paramedic Services (MPS) hit a moose on the way to Algonquin Park to respond to a call of another vehicle striking a moose.  Bill Dickson, media relations coordinator for...

School boards welcomes Ministry of Education’s new cell phone policy

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The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) says the recent ruling by Ontario’s Ministry of Education outlining how cell...

Be aware of wandering moose along Hwy. 60

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The Friends of Algonquin Park say now is the prime time to spot a moose along Hwy. 60 in...

Police warning of paving fraud

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As the weather continues to get warmer, some residents may be looking to have their driveways repaved which could...

‘Bold’ former prime minister remembered by Muskoka

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Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison says a call he received from former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is something he'll...

Armour starting ‘major renovation’ thanks to provincial funding

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The Katrine Community Centre and Watt Century Farm Heritage Centre in the Township of Armour will be upgraded thanks...

Almaguin coach part of Team Ontario for Special Olympics Canada Winter Games

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The 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games start next week in Calgary with a few from our area joining...

Algonquin Park to be featured as part of CBC show

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An episode of a new CBC mini-series will watch over a group of wolf pups in Algonquin Park as...

Ontario gives funding boost to multiple Parry Sound libaries

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A funding boost for small-town libraries means better connectivity is on its way. Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and...
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Here’s who is running for council across West Parry Sound

Municipal News
The unofficial list of municipal election candidates for communities across West Parry Sound.

New provincial legislation could speed up widening of Highway 69

Regional
The Building Highway 69 Built Faster Act is set to be tabled by the Conservative government

Parry Sound set to investigate repairing or replacing Waubuno Road bridge

Town of Parry Sound
At a meeting on Oct. 20, council unanimously supported the prioritized investigation of repairing and maintaining the original wooden bridge structure.

Waubuno Road bridge repairs to be discussed by council

Town of Parry Sound
A motion supporting the retention, repair and maintenance of the Waubuno Road bridge is on the Oct. 20 council agenda.

Stay-in-Canada option leads Alberta referendum results

National
Alberta voters overwhelmingly favoured staying in Canada in preliminary referendum results early Tuesday.
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