Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com — OPINION PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — A “snap election” (no surprise there) uniting Canadians at their most vulnerable arguably since the Second World War is a glass half full. If the world was built in seven days, we have 30 days beyond that to reshape Canada before April 28. Five weeks to […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — An election is perfect time to spring forward today on World Meteorological Day. Two days after sap season began the World Meteorological Organization wants to remind Canadians and all countries of the importance of climate change. No doubt a global crisis that is already on the campaign trail with […]
GRAVENHURST — A driver charged with impaired operation was also charged with fleeing police here Friday night. Police say that on Friday March 21, just before 11 p.m., an officer patrolling Gravenhurst became concerned about the driving behaviour of a motorist on Winewood Avenue. The officer followed the vehicle onto Bethune Drive and then Industrial […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Two underage teens face alcohol-related charges after being stopped on Hwy. 11 early Saturday. On March 22, just after 3 a.m., police say an officer was conducting proactive patrols in Bracebridge and stopped a vehicle on Highway 11 South near Cedar Lane. An impaired driving investigation led to an arrest and charge against […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com BARRIE — Buy Canadian turned in to buy, trade and sell yesterday as The Hudson’s Bay liquidates most of its stores including Barrie. A visit to the iconic chain location at the Georgian Mall on Bayfield Street hints at why. Since opening in 1999 (1,400 kms south of Hudson Bay) it […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — Insomniacs — and anyone without Netflix — knows the countless hours of joy TRIPPING through Ontario with TVO. Journeying through the province’s stunning scenery and historically rich environments in their collection of 10 slow documentaries can be if not tedious informative and tranquil in the middle of a cold […]
HUNTSVILLE — Last fall OPP responded to 40 calls for service in Huntsville about bears feeding on dumpsters and garbage that was left out by residents. To try and prevent that, police are reminding residents to take precautions this spring. The presence of the bears, they say while interesting, is not a tourist attraction and they […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — A federal election announcement Sunday will officially put Huntsville resident Geordie Sabbagh in the race as a Liberal candidate. And he won’t waste any time campaigning after Prime Minister Mark Carney chooses either April 28 or May 5 as the federal election day. Sabbagh will jump in early […]