Parry Sound News

In an unusual collaboration, CBC-TV and Global are working together on a four-hour, two-part miniseries called "The Summit." The production, set to air next season on both networks, is about a smallpox virus ... via CBC News

Mike Summerfeldt and Donna Bushey, members of the 295 MacPherson Squad of the Roday Canadian Air Cadets, hand out poppies and collect donations for Canada's war veterans outside Tim Hortons on Bowes Street in ... via Parry Sound North Star

“Keeping the facility open and in the town's operation gives council the option of using some of the space as a council chambers”

With closure of the Station Art Gallery looming, the Town of Parry Sound will keep the facility open, but on a rental basis only. via Parry Sound North Star

“Definitely go out and check out the acts”

A record number of contestants tried out for this year's Parry Sound Idol, with the top participants set to hit the stage Sunday afternoon. via Parry Sound North Star

“If the business goes totally, it could be $100 million that could be lost (annually)”

The national president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers says that the federal government's proposed changes to the Canada Post Corporation Act "could undermine the crown corporation's ability to provide ... via Parry Sound North Star

November 4, 1937 Ask that Remembrance Day be observed as Public Holiday Mayor Jackson asks that the citizens observe Thursday, November the 11th, Remembrance Day as a public holiday, close places of business ... via Parry Sound North Star

Is Prime Minister Harper treating us like feed-lot cattle? 'Our own money' given back to us through tax-cuts will be spent on consumer goods. via Parry Sound North Star

“People who work in the courts deserve protection.”

Just days after Justice Lawrence Klein put Bradley Hallam on probation for theft last month, he was charged with harassing a court clerk at her home. via Parry Sound North Star

Robert Leslie White passed away suddenly at the West Parry Sound Health Centre, on Wednesday October 31st, 2007, at the age of 62 years. via Parry Sound North Star

“I love [the changes to the group]. I think it is really fun to really put yourself completely into something, to do music that you fully understand and can really really connect to.”

The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts opened its World Music Series with A Night in India with the Dhoad Gypsies on September 26 to an enthusiastic house. via Parry Sound North Star

“Basically Belvedere has said that (planned) life-lease units are not going ahead as scheduled”

On Tuesday, Parry Sound council will decide whether or not to go ahead and remedy the parking issue at Belvedere Heights now, or wait. via Parry Sound North Star

The Friends of the Parry Sound Public Library "Rainbow Country Dining" held their raffle draw held on October 20. via Parry Sound North Star

Will my hometown, Parry Sound , ever learn that residential and business taxes are lowered when people find one or more reasons to visit our area? And, the quality of life for us who live here is enriched. via Parry Sound North Star

Parry Sound Fire Department: Members of the Parry Sound Volunteer Fire Department are shown above: Front row Alan Oshier, Owen Hall, Murray Nicksy, George Bonenfant, Dan Murphy, Bob Farrow, Parker Cameron, ... via Parry Sound North Star

“I know it's not a full budget, but you'd think some recognition would be given to children's programs and housing”

Canadians will pay less in taxes this year than originally expected. Federal personal income tax was originally set at 15.5 per cent for the year, but the federal government announced Tuesday that it was ... via Parry Sound North Star

“We're going to bring the children up from the downstairs from Bible Learning And Spiritual Training (BLAST) and we'll stand them up on a platform with the boxes and the kids are going to sing a couple of pieces for the dedication”

Last year over 738,000 shoeboxes filled with gifts reached third world children just in time for Christmas. via Parry Sound North Star

We at the DBA would like to thank Mr. Doug McNaughton for his letter regarding the-state of the downtown sent to Parry Sound town council in early August. via Parry Sound North Star

Last week police seized $8,300 worth of cocaine and $200 of marijuana after pulling over a vehicle in Seguin Township. via Parry Sound North Star

“They indicated it was better to know what happened to him, rather than waiting every day for him to walk through the door”

A Toronto man will spend the next year in jail for dumping his friend's body near Pointe Au Baril in August 2003. via Parry Sound North Star

Florence Alleway passed away peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on Saturday, October 27, 2007 in her 85th year. via Parry Sound North Star