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Parry Sound-Muskoka votes on Federal Liberal candidate

The Parry Sound-Muskoka Liberal Association has chosen their federal candidate.  On Saturday, almost 300 liberals from across the riding voted for Trisha Cowie.  In an earlier interview Cowie said...

East Parry Sound communities receive FedNor funding for regional economic development officer

Ryerson township gets almost 300 thousand dollars for economic development.  The FedNor funds will help Ryerson, in partnership with Armour and Burk’s Falls, hire an economic development officer for...

FedNor announcement in Burk’s Falls today

Our MP Tony Clement is going to be in Burk’s Falls tomorrow for a FedNor funding announcement.  All we know is that it will be an investment to support...

Magnetawan River Hatchery not closing yet

It looks like the Almaguin Fish Improvement Association (AFIA) is not going to lose their Magnetawan River Hatchery just yet.  Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller says the Ministry of Natural Resources and...

MPP comments on proposed provincial budget

The provincial budget comes out tomorrow and the Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP is not confident about it. Norm Miller says the government is projecting a $10.9-billion deficit. He says it’s...

Perry Township budget up over seven percent

Perry Township’s 2015 budget has gone up almost seven percent over last year.  The overall estimated operating expenses is about three million dollars, 34 per cent of which is going...

Teen charged after stealing a car in Burk’s Falls

An 18-year-old from Burk’s Falls is facing theft charges for stealing a car.  At around 4am Saturday, Almaguin Highlands OPP was called to a crash on Highway 11 just...

OPP making 9-1-1 easier for hearing or speech impaired

The OPP has now made it easier for the hearing or speech impaired to call 9-1-1.  The OPP says you can now text T-9-1-1 on your cell phone if...

Water Skis, a TV, and more stolen from a Perry home

A Sony TV is one of the many stolen items the Almaguin Highlands OPP is looking for after a...

Parry Sound and Muskoka could see some minor flooding this weekend

The Ministry of Natural Resources - Parry Sound District has issued a Flood Watch for Parry Sound-Muskoka.  The continued...

MPP’s private members bill on off-road vehicles passes second reading

The Ministry of Transportation is looking for public input on off-road vehicles. Our MPP’s private members bill to add...

MPP pushing to keep the Magnetawan River Hatchery

The Almaguin Fish Improvement Association may lose their Magnetawan River Hatchery.  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has...

OPP release stats about fatal road collisions

The OPP has released data on fatal road collisions over the past 10 years.  Stats show more that 35...

First day of spring

Say goodbye to winter as spring officially arrives.  Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada David Phillips tells us what we...

Perry Township chosen to help develop Community Safety plan

If you live in Perry Township and have ideas about community safety, the township wants you to share your...

Drug charges laid in Perry Township

Almaguin Highlands OPP has charged a 25-year-old Chelmsford man with drug possession.  Officers stopped a truck at a RIDE...
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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.

Five individuals charged in relation to recreational shooting in Georgian Bay Township

Officers have been proactively conducting patrols of areas the public voiced concern about with respect to recreational shooting.

Parry Sound included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline

Northern Ontario communities are joining forces to create 609 new affordable homes.  
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