McHappy Day was a record-breaking success across the country. McDonald’s Canada says over $11.3 million was raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities and other local children’s charities in communities across Canada. Officials say each purchase made May 8 contributed to the record-breaking fundraising total, showing how small actions can make a...

Construction is underway to at Belevedere Heights. According to officials, the $13.4 million project will include the creation of 12 new rooms, and the renovation of existing space for 10 rooms. The expansion will add 22 new long-term care beds, bringing the total number of beds at the facility to 123. "Belvedere...

The Town of Parry Sound is moving forward with the reconstruction of the Champagne Street sanitary pumping station, and area infrastrcture upgrades. At a meeting on May 6, council awarded the project to Industra Construction Corp for $18.8 million dollars. The project will include the reconstruction of the pumping station, and...

The new K-12 super school is slated to open in September, but there is still a ton of work left to do.do. That’s according to the town’s chief building official, Mark Vandermeer, who says construction of the new school building still needs to be completed, portables need to be constructed...

Construction is picking up in Parry Sound. Officials say through the first quarter of this year, 15 building permits have been issued at a total value of over $26 million dollars. Chief Administrative Officer Clayton Harris says those permits are for 15 residential homes. "There was more permits issues for residential units...

The revitalization of five Parry Sound playgrounds will begin in mid-May. According to the town's manager of parks and recreation, April McNamara, playground removal and installation will begin at Wabauno Beach on May 12. Staff will then move in succession and replace playground structures in William Street Park, Cherry Street Park,...