Local cartoonist goes worldwide
PARRY SOUND – It’s what many strive for and few attain. No one knows this better than local cartoonist/artist Jonathan Mahood.After what he…
Red Leaves hotel for sale
MUSKOKA LAKES — The Rosseau, the main hotel at Red Leaves resort in Minett, is on the market, this paper has learned. Cost overruns forced the…
Feds delay plans to ship toxic waste
PARRY SOUND – A federal decision to permit the shipment of 16 radioactive steam generators across the Great Lakes has been delayed…
Local OPP officer charged after Highway 69 collision
PARRY SOUND – An on-duty West Parry Sound (OPP) officer was charged after a collision on Highway 69 in Archipelago Township at 11:33…
Liberals tap Waters for federal nomination
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Whether it’s weeks or years away, the local Liberals are making sure they have all the pieces in place for the next…
Readers’ World closing after 31 years in business
SOUTH MUSKOKA – It’s the final chapter for Readers’ World. After 31 years in business, the downtown bookstore will close its doors…
Huntsville dentist receives academy award
A Huntsville dentist has been recognized by his peers. Dr. Peter Bastian received the Dentist of the Year award from the Canadian Academy of…
Choice of words lands councillor in hot water
MUSKOKA LAKES – Muskoka Lakes Councillor Don Furniss inadvertently got himself into a little hot water on Tuesday when he used the word…
Town signs G8 contract with feds
HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville has signed a $2-million contract with the federal government to recoup the costs of hiring up to six fire departments…
Judge orders 10-months house arrest for Brian Coldin
‘I read that (Coldin) is contemplating a move back to the area where he grew up, and that the possibility of a new and exciting career awaits…