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These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call our community home are made possible through our Community Leaders Program.


'Blown away': Orillia moms harness social media power for good

'Blown away': Orillia moms harness social media power for good

The Mom Collective was formed by three local moms who are tapping in to social media to help local moms in crisis; 'It's a dream team,' says co-founder
Questions about city's past? 'Mr. Orillia' probably has the answer

Questions about city's past? 'Mr. Orillia' probably has the answer

'I would say Marcel is the top historian of Orillia and area. He’s just a wealth of information,' says library official of Marcel Rousseau, a go-to source for local history
'Leap of faith': Severn wildlife sanctuary a labour of love for owner

'Leap of faith': Severn wildlife sanctuary a labour of love for owner

Krystal Hewitt purchased Speaking of Wildlife in 2016; 'I did it for the animals I had been working with for so long, and for many more to come'
'Massive need': CrossFit Orillia program aids addiction recovery

'Massive need': CrossFit Orillia program aids addiction recovery

Addiction recovery program 'sparked happiness and got me excited about something for the first time in a really long time,' says participant
Local artist 'swinging for the fences' with his indie-pop music

Local artist 'swinging for the fences' with his indie-pop music

Since moving to Oro-Medonte, 'it's all really coming together' for Joshua Sheppard
MAT celebrating 50th anniversary with 'over-the-top' retrospective

MAT celebrating 50th anniversary with 'over-the-top' retrospective

'It will be two hours of absolutely top-quality music and theatre, covering MAT’s storied 50-plus-year history,' says MAT official of not-to-be-missed show at Opera House
VIDEO: 'Unique' Halloween projection show returns Friday

VIDEO: 'Unique' Halloween projection show returns Friday

'The kids get really excited during a few different parts,' says Derick Lehmann of high-tech projection show which has proven to be a big hit since it began three years ago
James Pauk Photography shuttering after 54 years in business

James Pauk Photography shuttering after 54 years in business

Peter Street location could close by end of year; 'I think what we will miss the most is the interactions with customers,' says Greg Pauk
Wild Honey: Sweet new art project 'special for the community'

Wild Honey: Sweet new art project 'special for the community'

'Honeycomb shape represents how we can build a strong home when we work together and the wildflowers are a reminder that beauty is often found in unexpected places,' says artist behind Crossroads, Connections and Intersections installation
Banner project celebrates 100th anniversary of Hawkestone Hall

Banner project celebrates 100th anniversary of Hawkestone Hall

'Community-wide project' has involved residents, local students and many others; Canada Day will be a 'real day to remember' in Hawkestone