Parry Sound News, Events & Radio

Andrew is Vista Radio's Cottage Country New Director, who manages news in Haliburton, Muskoka and Parry Sound. He was born in London, raised in Tillsonburg and has lived in Belleville, Huntsville, Midland and Bonnyville, Alberta. He currently resides in Parry Sound with his fiancé, two step kids, dog and two cats. After graduating Loyalist College, Andrew worked as a newspaper reporter for over a decade, before transitioning to broadcasting in 2023. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, email Andrew at amendler@vistaradio.ca.

Hilary Hilton

Reporter

Hilary Hilton is a news reporter based in Muskoka with a strong passion for storytelling. She brings seven years of experience to her reporting, including three years in newspaper journalism and four years as a magazine editor and writer at the University of Toronto, where she studied English Language and Literature. After spending two years living in the UK and traveling abroad, she is elated to be back in her home country. Hilary is driven by a love of writing and a belief in the power of local news to connect and strengthen communities. To share a story, email hhilton@vistaradio.ca

Mauricio Prado

Director of News

Mauricio Prado is a journalist seeking narratives beyond the surface to connect with people and community. A graduate of Fanshawe College's journalism program, Mauricio brings a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling to his work. His Salvadoran roots combined with his knowledge, allow him to bring a global perspective and sharp cultural understanding to his storytelling. If you have a story to share, email mprado@vistaradio.ca.

Weather

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Two Australian exchange students in need of host families in Parry Sound

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Officials say two Australians, one in Grade 10, and another in Grade 11, will becoming to Parry Sound from Nov. 7 to January 30.

Five individuals charged in relation to recreational shooting in Georgian Bay Township

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Officers have been proactively conducting patrols of areas the public voiced concern about with respect to recreational shooting.

Parry Sound High School students selling ‘Lest We Forget’ lawn signs

Community Andrew Mendler -

For $16 you can purchase a custom-made "Lest We Forget' lawn sign honour a veteran of your choice.

Seguin Township pushing back against proposed Hydro One transmission line

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The motion states Seguin's undisturbed views of the water and surrounding landscapes "are threatened by Hydro Ones proposed new transmission facilities."

Evening of awareness and action against gender-base violenece to take place Oct. 6

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The event will be hosted by the District of Parry Sound Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee, in partnership with local health, justice and social service organizations.

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Business & Community

Bimaajitoon Search and Rescue adds drones to emergency response capabilities

October 2, 2026

The team said the new technology will help expand search areas, survey locations that are difficult for ground teams to reach and provide overhead coverage during rescue operations.