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The key to keeping funeral homes above ground is adaptability

The key to keeping funeral homes above ground is adaptability

'We're going to feel like bouncers as we count heads until we can't allow anymore. It's going to be painful but at least this family can have what they consider to be an appropriate burial ceremony.'
Mall ‘rats’ happy to see reopening

Mall ‘rats’ happy to see reopening

It’s great, they say, to see people out and about in the community again, and being able to walk around the mall – especially during the early days of the pandemic in March – is something they have missed
Sundridge wants to see 'more action' before it contributes more economic development money

Sundridge wants to see 'more action' before it contributes more economic development money

SUNDRIDGE - Council members here have called for more action from Almaguin Community Economic Development (ACED).
Yoga-for the health of it, draws big crowd

Yoga-for the health of it, draws big crowd

'Just to be around people is really nice, and just to get some physical activity in and be outdoors feels amazing. Yoga to begin with is so good for your mind, for your body'
Businesses applaud council's decision to waive patio fees for 2020

Businesses applaud council's decision to waive patio fees for 2020

'I think it is crawl, walk, run. We need to generate some income so I think it is a terrific step by the city'   
City waives patio fees for local businesses

City waives patio fees for local businesses

The Ontario Government announced this week that additional businesses and services will be allowed to reopen on Friday with proper health and safety measures in place, including outdoor dine-in services at restaurants, bars and other establishments, including patios, curbside, parking lots and adjacent properties
Local Barbershop creates penalty boxes in preparation for reopening

Local Barbershop creates penalty boxes in preparation for reopening

'We are going to be very close and it is going to be a weird feeling for the first little while until things become more normal I guess'
Northgate Shopping Centre prepares to fully re-open

Northgate Shopping Centre prepares to fully re-open

'We look forward to welcoming you back'
Capitol Centre's Bluesfest cancelled. New season delayed

Capitol Centre's Bluesfest cancelled. New season delayed

The Season Launch event, which introduces the new season of performances, will be delayed until this fall when we anticipate having more information for all of our patrons
Local joint self-isolates and renovates

Local joint self-isolates and renovates

Don't call it a comeback — he's been here for years. Fox and Fiddle owner/operator Nathan Taus has had his north-end food and drink spot spruced up and says he plans to be around for many years to come in North Bay.