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PARRY SOUND – The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) has turned to the Town of Parry Sound, hoping it will support the consolidation of two in-town schools. It’s been more than four months since the accommodation review committee (ARC) – a group of parents, teachers and businesspeople who spent...

Community

Friday, August 8, 2008

What are you hoping to see from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China?

I am hoping Canada wins in all their events, either first or second.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Classic cars and classic boats

Larry and Michelle Martin, from Hamer Bay, pose with their 1931 Ford street Rod Model A during the Rosseau Rosseau Classic Car and Antique Boat Show Saturday. Ms Martin also had a 1973 Grand Prix at the show. Proceeds from the event went to the Ruth...

Sports

Friday, August 15, 2008

Forty hopefuls try out for Bruins Saturday

SEGUIN TWP. – Forty hopefuls will be vying for one of 23 spots on the Seguin Bruins Jr. ‘A’ hockey team this weekend. After the Bruins failed to make the playoffs last season, coach Norm Costello said he took advantage of that extra time to scout out...

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Runner crossing Canada for autism

by Sarah Bissonette | more by this writer)

Jonathan Howard, back, right, is running across Canada for autism. His friend Terry Robinson, front, is joining him for the Ontario portion of the run. The duo made a stop in Parry Sound last week and met up with Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller.

PARRY SOUND - Jonathan Howard chose to run across Canada for autism, not because of any personal connection, but to increase awareness of the disorder. Running a marathon distance of 42 kilometres nearly everyday since March 25, when he left St. John's,...

Area News

Friday, August 15, 2008

Take gun safety course this weekend

by Brian Lemkay | more by this writer)

News from MacTier

The MacTier arena hall will soon have fall fitness programs starting. One will start on Sept. 2. Come out and join the group for exercise, stretching and firming with two-pound weights every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. The...

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Farmers 'Olympics' kick off annual Dunchurch Fall Fair

by Shelley Heffernan | more by this writer)

News from Dunchurch

This Friday kicks off the start of the Dunchurch Fall Fair in our community. Bring the family in at 7 p.m. and see the Junior and Farmers Olympics and enjoy some refreshments and corn while checking out the exhibits. There will also be live music by...

News

Friday, August 15, 2008

Parry Sound booming

The Home Depot project on Bowes Street is one of a handful of commercial construction projects on tap for the Town of Parry Sound this year, contributing to its boom in building permit values.

PARRY SOUND – Despite a decline in the number of building permits issued across Canada this year, Parry Sound has seen a boom in both the commercial and residential sectors. Across the country, development...

Friday, August 15, 2008

Council won't back jump in EMS spending

PARRY SOUND - Town council denied an increase in the contract between Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and West Parry Sound Health Centre to provide the ambulance service with another $597,000. Despite...

Friday, August 15, 2008

Efficiency provides insurance discount

by Sarah Bissonette | more by this writer)

McDOUGALL TWP. - Now McDougall firefighters not only help ratepayers in emergencies, but also with their house insurance premiums. Last Tuesday, firefighters proved that they could continuously pump water...

Friday, August 15, 2008

Flightless raven greets sanctuary guests

by Audrey Tournay | more by this writer)

This flightless raven was brought to the sanctuary by a construction crew who fed the bird while they worked on their project, and couldn't leave him behind once the job was done.

The sanctuary is situated on twisting, up and down hills on a gravel road. The first glimpse of our place is from just around a curve at the top of a hill. You will see a spruce tree at a lower bend,...