As many of you will be aware, Metroland, the owner of a number of Community Newspapers in Ontario, including in Muskoka the Huntsville Forester, the Bracebridge Examiner, and the Gravenhurst Banner, has announced that they will seek bankruptcy protection. Consequently, the three community newspapers in Muskoka will cease to exist as print editions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although these newspapers have been in decline for some time, there is nothing to celebrate here. Metroland\u2019s decision is a dark day for much of community journalism in Ontario. More than 600 newspaper people have lost their jobs, without notice and without severance pay. This includes a number of good people in Muskoka. Many communities in Ontario will have lost their local voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since this has happened, we have received a number of inquiries as to how these print media closures in Muskoka will affect Doppler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Huntsville, we are fortunate that over the past eight years, Huntsville Doppler, serving North Muskoka and East Parry Sound, has become a household name. We have enjoyed the readership of over 100,000 individuals each month and have become the go-to source for local news, commentary, and community information. We are accessible to both permanent and seasonal residents, year-round on a 24\/7 basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My pledge to you is that this will not change. In fact, we will do our best to enhance what we offer, to fill any void that may now exist. We will continue to be your local voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Huntsville Doppler is here to stay, and our entire dedicated team remains committed to the highest standard of local news and commentary and news from other areas that will be of interest to the communities we serve, no matter what other changes occur as a result of the Metroland closures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We thank you for your loyalty, your continued presence, and your occasional comments! \ud83d\ude0a It is all appreciated and treasured. We look forward to being here for you, for many years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any questions, email us at huntsville@doppleronline.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hugh Mackenzie<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Publisher<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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