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The second Anxiety Warrior Project Symposium happened on April 8 at the Bracebridge Sportsplex. This year's event saw more people and contributors come through the doors.  

The Huntsville Public Library has expanded services to Port Sydney.  The goal is to offer residents, of that community, more opportunities to use library services. The pilot project kicked off on April 9, with a visit from Councillor Jason Fitzgerald.

Volunteers including MP Tony Clement, gathered at Clement's office in Huntsville on April 12 to put together care packages for Canadian soldiers based in Latvia. Residents poured in throughout the day to donate items. For more information on Marching For Veterans, you can go to their Facebook page or contact Rick Thomas at 705-789-1512 or rickthomas286@gmail.com.

The Huntsville Festival of the Arts and the Huntsville Rotary Club are ready to debut this year's production. Oliver runs from April 13 to April 22 at the Algonquin Theatre. For tickets and info, click here.

Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm is one of many local sugarbushes that offers the complete maple syrup experience. To round out the maple season, The Muskoka Maple Festival is happening in Huntsville on Saturday, April 21.

Canadians, including students at BMLSS in Bracebridge wore jerseys in support of those affected by the Humboldt tragedy.

April 10 is National Sibling Day, so Melissa Candelaria called her twin sister, Michelle, via Facetime to celebrate. Happy National Sibling Day!

April 10, 2018 – Gravenhurst, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario - FedNor

 People, businesses and communities in Parry Sound–Muskoka will benefit from the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and the creation of more well-paying, middle-class jobs thanks to a strategic investment by the Government of Canada of more than $7.1 million.                                                   

The announcement was made today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor. The Minister was on a two-day tour of Northern Ontario to promote the release of the federal Prosperity and Growth Strategy for Northern Ontario, an economic development plan that will help guide Government of Canada investments and services in the region.

The FedNor funding announced today will support 12 priority projects being led by local organizations including: Muskoka Futures, Lofthouse Manufacturing, Muskoka Rock Company, Crofters Food Ltd., Muskoka North Good Food Co-op, LB Huntsville Brewhouse, Parry Sound Area Community Business & Development Centre, Muskoka Steamship and Historical Society, Trestle Brewery, Regional Tourism Organization 12 Parry Sound / Muskoka, The Network Gravenhurst and the Township of Armour.

The Town of Gravenhurst is looking for a group of awesome volunteers to be ambassadors for our community.  The newly developed Community Ambassador Program is a great way for residents to get involved in the economic development of the community.  This program is designed to fit into volunteers lifestyles and to give them the tools they need to showcase Gravenhurst! 

Applying to become an ambassador is easy, just visit www.gravenhurst.ca/communityambassador  and sign up today!

Hospice Huntsville is once again hosting their Purple Tea Party fundraiser Sat. April 7 at the Huntsville Place Mall. Funds raised goes towards their Hike for Hospice. You can also take part in the silent auction. For details go to their website.

Melissa Polischuk joined us in studio to talk about the Purple Tea Party and what we can expect this year.

The Town of Gravenhurst in collaboration with The Gonneau Group have begun the Muskoka Wharf Boardwalk Replacement Project .  The purpose of the project is to replace portions of the existing deck boards and underlying framework timbers. The project is expected to last for approximately nine weeks.