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Gravenhurst plans to make area safer with thumbs up to new fire, community risk plans

Council

Gravenhurst plans to make area safer with thumbs up to new fire, community risk plans

13 hrs ago
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This strategic initiative underscores the importance of regular evaluation and improvement in the delivery of fire services.

79-year-old inmate at Beaver Creek Institution dies in custody after more than 50 years of incarceration

News

79-year-old inmate at Beaver Creek Institution dies in custody after more than 50 years of incarceration

10 hrs ago
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CRIME: Sentimental guitar stolen, battery blamed for Gravenhurst fire, contraband seized at correctional institute and North Bay drug investigation ends with an arrest

Crime

CRIME: Sentimental guitar stolen, battery blamed for Gravenhurst fire, contraband seized at correctional institute and North Bay drug investigation ends with an arrest

13 hrs ago
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Where is the cheapest gas in Muskoka today, Friday, April 19?

News

Where is the cheapest gas in Muskoka today, Friday, April 19?

16 hrs ago

Muskoka Fire Danger Rating 2024

News

Muskoka Fire Danger Rating 2024

13 hrs ago

'You all wrote it, so I just find this strange': Gravenhurst mayor frustrated over hybrid meeting debate

Council

'You all wrote it, so I just find this strange': Gravenhurst mayor frustrated over hybrid meeting debate

Apr 18, 2024
Comments

MNRF extends flood watch for Parry Sound-Muskoka area

News

MNRF extends flood watch for Parry Sound-Muskoka area

Apr 18, 2024
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Declare gender-based and intimate partner violence an epidemic, Muskoka council tells province

Council

Declare gender-based and intimate partner violence an epidemic, Muskoka council tells province

Apr 17, 2024
Comments

Gravenhurst councillor made an 'error' in not disclosing conflict: Report

Council

Gravenhurst councillor made an 'error' in not disclosing conflict: Report

Apr 18, 2024
Comments

Federal budget 2024: 9 key highlights Canadians need to know including housing, auto theft and more

News

Federal budget 2024: 9 key highlights Canadians need to know including housing, auto theft and more

Apr 17, 2024
Comments

Could an ATV boundary request be a Bracebridge election issue?

News

Could an ATV boundary request be a Bracebridge election issue?

Apr 16, 2024
Comments

Things to do

It's time to weigh in on the KitKat break debate with #MyBreak social media posts

Food & Drink

It's time to weigh in on the KitKat break debate with #MyBreak social media posts

Apr 18, 2024

Things to do for Earth Day in the Parry Sound-Muskoka area

Things To Do

Things to do for Earth Day in the Parry Sound-Muskoka area

Apr 18, 2024

5 things to do in Almaguin, Parry Sound and Muskoka this weekend

Things To Do

5 things to do in Almaguin, Parry Sound and Muskoka this weekend

Apr 18, 2024

Dave the Diver, ArcRunner and Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide (DLC) among new video games releasing this week (April 15-22)

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Dave the Diver, ArcRunner and Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide (DLC) among new video games releasing this week (April 15-22)

Apr 18, 2024

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SCHOOL BUS CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS in Muskoka

Opinion

'Speak up, fight for our hospital,' Muskoka letter tell elected officials

Letters To The Editor

Opinion

'Speak up, fight for our hospital,' Muskoka letter tell elected officials

Apr 15, 2024

Speak up and fight for our hospital, reader suggests to local politicians.

Columnists

Opinion

There have always been problems in progress: Parry Sound-Muskoka Meditations

Apr 14, 2024

Contributors

Opinion

Books for kids on helping migrating birds, dealing with change and words

Apr 14, 2024

Contributors

Opinion

A pair of excellent novels by author Angeline Boulley and a fun audio book

Apr 13, 2024

Editorials

Opinion

Should a person be haunted by past misdeeds? Metroland editors weigh unpublishing requests

Apr 13, 2024

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Abbey Cat Adoptions

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Life

My wife and I have six children and seven properties. We thought we had a wonderful family. Then we started dividing up assets and everything has gone to hell. Why aren't they grateful? Ask Lisi

Relationships

Opinion

My wife and I have six children and seven properties. We thought we had a wonderful family. Then we started dividing up assets and everything has gone to hell. Why aren't they grateful? Ask Lisi

19 hrs ago

And Lisi advises a letter writer how to have a frank conversation with an acquaintance.

Gold dentures, Segway, amethyst crystals are among the most unique items Canadians have left behind in an Uber

Life

Gold dentures, Segway, amethyst crystals are among the most unique items Canadians have left behind in an Uber

Apr 18, 2024

I'm really close with my family, or I was, until I learned that something terrible happened to my great-niece. Everything spiralled from there. Will we ever be close again? Ask Lisi

Relationships

Opinion

I'm really close with my family, or I was, until I learned that something terrible happened to my great-niece. Everything spiralled from there. Will we ever be close again? Ask Lisi

Apr 18, 2024

Toronto High Park is famous for its cherry blossom trees, but Royal Botanical Gardens thinks there’s one thing that sets its blooming collection apart

Life

Toronto High Park is famous for its cherry blossom trees, but Royal Botanical Gardens thinks there’s one thing that sets its blooming collection apart

9 hrs ago

My daughter is a late bloomer. Her friends are not. I'm shocked by how little they wear. I should say something to their mothers, right? Ask Lisi

Relationships

Opinion

My daughter is a late bloomer. Her friends are not. I'm shocked by how little they wear. I should say something to their mothers, right? Ask Lisi

Apr 17, 2024

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Beauty and Fashion

Your first look at what Team Canada will wear at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Beauty & Fashion

Your first look at what Team Canada will wear at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Apr 16, 2024

People are asking ‘How old do I look?’ on TikTok. A plastic surgeon walked us through what makes you look older than you are

Beauty & Fashion

People are asking ‘How old do I look?’ on TikTok. A plastic surgeon walked us through what makes you look older than you are

Apr 10, 2024

A new doc explores the rise, fall and rebirth of troubled fashion genius John Galliano

Beauty And Fashion

Opinion

A new doc explores the rise, fall and rebirth of troubled fashion genius John Galliano

Mar 14, 2024

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Mar 9, 2024

Real Estate

For sale: Burk's Falls church, built in 1929, features a converted church hall

News

For sale: Burk's Falls church, built in 1929, features a converted church hall

Apr 1, 2024

This custom $11M Muskoka waterfront estate has been on the market for over 100 days

Real Estate

This custom $11M Muskoka waterfront estate has been on the market for over 100 days

Feb 29, 2024

The shock of higher mortgage payments could be just around the corner

Contributors

Opinion

The shock of higher mortgage payments could be just around the corner

Feb 7, 2024

Housing and real estate made headlines in 2023. Here's what to watch for in 2024

News

Housing and real estate made headlines in 2023. Here's what to watch for in 2024

Jan 9, 2024

Autos

Is there such a thing as too much luxury in a truck?

Autos

Is there such a thing as too much luxury in a truck?

Mar 30, 2024

When it comes to moving people and their stuff, minivans rule. But does this one drive well?

Autos

When it comes to moving people and their stuff, minivans rule. But does this one drive well?

Mar 30, 2024

He saw a supercar at 17 and decided he had to have one. Now his Lambo is the apple of his eye

Autos

He saw a supercar at 17 and decided he had to have one. Now his Lambo is the apple of his eye

Mar 30, 2024

This hatch has got your back. Do you really need a crossover?

Autos

This hatch has got your back. Do you really need a crossover?

Mar 23, 2024