WASHAGO — A tragic accident left a 59-year-old woman dead after she became trapped under her kayak while putting it in the water. Provincial police say that on Friday May 25, 2018, at about 4:30 p.m. officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP responded to a report of an overturned kayak on a river […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA – Here is where you can vote May 26 to June 6. There are nine locations throughout the riding, including the returning office in Huntsville, at which you can vote every day until June 1. And at the returning office in Huntsville, you can vote every day until Wednesday June 6. Just be […]
West Nile virus and Lyme disease: reducing your risks By Dr. Charles Gardner SIMCOE-MUSKOKA — With winter now pretty well behind us, many people are happily heading into the garden, on the trail, to the water, enjoying the sun and the warm, fresh air. Any outdoor activity, be it cycling, walking, paddling or just enjoying […]
GRAVENHURST — It’s graduation time and a chance to sell what you spell. This June, Gravenhurst High School proudly presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. “Spelling Bee is a semi-improvised comedy musical about a group of misfit students who come to compete in (you guessed it) a spelling bee, as well as the […]
ONTARIO — Voting has begun. Saturday, May 26, advanced polls opened for the Ontario provincial election June 7. From now until June 1 you can vote early in all 124 ridings. And it may be a good time to get out early as there are new technology changes. There will be lots of voting officials […]
GRAVENHURST — Ball players and fans here can’t forget their No. 1 fan and supporter. Bob Turney, an integral part of coaching, managing and supporting little league and adult league baseball, softball and fastball may have stuck out, but his legion of supporters want to make sure his memory and presence remain felt. For “Bob” […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Come out and celebrate the tradition of a family picnic! On Sunday, May 27, Bracebridge residents and visitors are invited to the 7th Annual Picnic in the Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Annie Williams Memorial Park, 50 Santa’s Village Road in Bracebridge. This community event is hosted by the Annie […]
GRAVENHURST — Your first big free community picnic of the summer is here this Saturday. The Gravenhurst Rotary Club is celebrating 80 years with a celebration and some major additions to Gull Lake Rotary Park. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. join Rotarians as they officially open the newly expanded gazebo they built more than […]