The sap has been flowing, and the “sappers” have been busy boiling — maple syrup season is wrapping up here in Muskoka as the weather starts to warm and we roll into Easter Weekend! It’s been a great production year for those who spent long days collecting and boiling. And with the season’s end comes one of our favourite sweet traditions: Muskoka Maple Fest — a perfect day to wander down Main Street in Huntsville and check out some of these delicious local treats.

In other news, the Bank of Canada has held interest rates steady. What are the experts saying about this decision? We’ve gathered a few different perspectives for you below. An election that has the country talking. Where do the candidates in Parry Sound–Muskoka stand? The Huntsville Doppler posed some of the questions we’re all wondering about. Have a safe and Happy Easter ✌️

Dave, Mel & Jason

In this edition:

• Rate hold means status quo for Canada’s struggling housing market: experts
• Foch: The market isn’t falling—it’s finding its feet
• Parry Sound—Muskoka federal candidates on housing, climate change, and healthcare
• Coming soon on Beautiful Buck Lake

News and Updates

A few good reads

• Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2¾%
• Rate hold means status quo for Canada’s struggling housing market: experts
• Foch: The market isn’t falling—it’s finding its feet
• Lower interest rates, higher defaults: What’s going on? 
• Parry Sound—Muskoka federal candidates on housing, climate change, and healthcare
• Parry Sound—Muskoka federal candidates on why they’re running and most significant issues
• Daiken North America Ltd announces major expansion to former Panolam plant in Huntsville

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