Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Health care the heart of Ontario’s election will be sole topic of debate Saturday hosted by the Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee. At least two candidates have confirmed their 10 a.m. attendance at the Norwood Theatre. Matt Richter and Jim Ronholm, of the Greens and NDP, say they […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — John Cooper’s dad said ‘When you retire encourage others to do what you did.’” That means being a “capitalist with empathy,” the long-time businessman and entrepreneur said today. In receiving the first Pillar of Support Award from Explorers’ Edge, he added setting an example has always been the best […]

PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — We’re asking: who will you vote for Feb. 27? And how did you like last night’s provincial election debate — if you watched it. In south Muskoka they said this morning … No. 1 – Feb. 18 “I’m fed up. Graydon’s a good person and was a good mayor, but it stops […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — With nine days to go — and advance polls open just this Thursday, Friday and Saturday — Greens are giddy, Conservatives are running scared and the NDP, Liberals and two other party candidates are playing catch-up. A random survey today in south Muskoka shows Green Matt Richter may […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Skokie’s big birthday party at the Y Friday night kicked off a busy Family Day weekend that went outside yesterday for even more fest fun. Hundreds of mostly pre-teen kids and their families enjoyed an evening of free food, movies, activities and a dance at the YMCA that went […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BRACEBRIDGE — A big home finish last night for the Muskoka Bears has them a little optimistic heading in to this week’s playoffs start with Alliston. Beating the Huntsville Otters 4-1 gave them a boost — with just a Family Day game tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Orillia. Then it’s Wednesday […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Anne’s Variety is one of the last little main street shops where customers pop in and out to pick up lottery tickets, drinks and smokes. In good weather a few people pulled up a chair out front and sit, while others stopped on their scooters to chat, pass the […]

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — Are tariffs foreign interference? Is it time for Canada to grow up and quit living in shadow of big brother? This election is a teaching moment, one that local candidate Matt Richter expects to benefit from in part as he gets the endorsement nod tomorrow from two school […]