WINDS OF CHANGE A proposed wind turbine farm in Carling
drew heated debate in a series of public meetings this past spring. Rumours of noise pollution, visual impact, and bird kills are unfounded, according to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food. Wind turbines are less noisy than a home air conditioner and do not kill birds. They are not unattractive as shown here. Such wind turbine farms have been operating since 1980 in California, a state well-known for environmental champions. |
WHAT'S ON? Parry Sound is a swinging place year round with activities for the whole family to enjoy.
This summer is no exception.
Canada Day Weekend kicks the summer off with Bridgefest at the Seguin River Pedestrian Bridge.
Festivities continue at the Town Docks.
Cap the evening with Fred Eaglesmith (left) performing live at the Stockey Centre at 7pm.
The Festival of the Sound resumes July 15th at the Stockey. The Festival features a variety of talented performers, such as the Gryphon Trio (right) with over 50 musical events planned.
The next big event is the annual Christmas in July to be held July 16th at
the KOA Campground on Rankin Lake Road. There will be tons of activities for those young and young at heart,
including photos with St. Nick.
Between July 15th and 17th take a stroll through Market Square Park in Parry Sound and enjoy the annual Art in the Park exhibit.
Don't miss the Jazz Canada which runs over the Civic Holiday weekend.
The Festival concludes with a Gala Dinner & Concert at The Inn at Manitou on August 7th.
On Saturday, August 27th, as part of Old Home Week see NOW and THEN at the Bobby Orr Community Centre, featuring members of Parry Sound's most famous 60's rock band, Georgian IV.
Don't forget the 3rd annual TUGFEST to be held at the main town dock in the Parry Sound harbour.
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