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Sandra Holdsworth is here today thanks to an organ donation and she hopes her story will inspire you to become a donor. Samantha Johnson has more.

In this sneak peak of herstories Kathleen May speaks with guests Marie Tindall-Ryckman who coaches women to find their wisdom within and Kate Quinlan who is celebrating 17 years of living alcohol free.

VIDEO: Hundreds gather at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena on Friday, April 13 for a vigil in support of the Humboldt Broncos. Many local dignitaries attended including Mayor Graydon Smith, Deputy Mayor Rick Maloney, MPP Norm Miller, MP Tony Clement and District of Muskoka Chair John Klinck.  Other speakers included local paralympian Graeme Murray an former Humboldt Broncos player Jeff Whittle. 

Unique in Ontario, Watershed Wonders opens in July with a dozen interactive screens that take visitors deep into the many facets of the watershed. Visitors will discover five distinct sections that together tell the tale.

1. Water Cycles shows how forests, lakes, shorelines and wetlands are the interconnected component parts of the watershed.
2. Biodiversity is featured as the centerpiece of the exhibit, focusing on nature above and below the surface of the water.
3. Nature Challenged explores the risk facing watershed species.
4. Humans! is all about us, detailing how the watershed has been the foundation of our economy for over a century and a half. Stories touch on the impact of our actions, both good and bad.
5. In Stewardship and Sustainability we learn how to be stewards and the work being done by so many to ensure the watershed’s continued good health.

Life underwater spectacularly comes alive in an interactive Virtual Aquarium showcasing what we typically can’t see under the surface.

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.