OTTAWA — Parry Sound-Muskoka’s member of Parliament has left the House. Thirteen years after narrowly winning back the seat for the Conservatives, MP Tony Clement closed out his federal political career Thursday when Parliament rose for its summer recess. Barring a callback before the election, that’s it for him. Tony Clement has left the Parlament […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com HUNTSVILLE — Growing interest in green is good for the Green Party, who are becoming more proactive in the messaging and branding. They say concern about global warming and the climate crisis brought just under 200 residents of Muskoka and Parry Sound together to learn more about climate change in the […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BALA — Summer is here and the “Spotlight” was sumptuously on Muskoka Lakes last night at a gala to kick off the greatest season of the year. And if summer’s eve is any indication of what’s ahead, west Muskoka is a great place to wine and dine yourself and your company. […]
ORILLIA — A new partnership to help police assist people who may be unable to communicate their problems with their officers was launched here at the OPP headquarters Tuesday. Provincial police are partnering with MedicAlert Foundation Canada to better assist frontline staff in their interactions with vulnerable persons. The MedicAlert Protect Connect service could quickly […]
BARRIE — Central Ontario’s leading health-care centre is under some new management. Barrie’s behemoth hospital — RVH — whiich continues its massive expansion, has named Charlotte Wallis new chair through 2021. At its June AGM, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s board voted her in. Wallis joined the board five years ago and has just retired […]
GRAVENHURST — June 27 school ends and summer vacation begins for kids. So, what to do then? There’s lots of choices for kids and parents. The Gravenhurst Public Library is a great choice. They are excited for another fun summer full of free activities for children running July 2 to August 29. Their goal is […]
GRAVENHURST – Race fans can catcah speed boats this weekend here. A week after cars and trucks were the land feature attraction at Gull Lake Rotary Park, the waterfront will be the focus on Saturday and Sunday as oval racing dominates 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.