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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Want a little help at the gas pumps?

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Want a little help at the gas pumps?

Plus, we take you Behind the Scenes of some of the biggest stories across the Village Media network
Second City improv show set to yuk it up in aid of OSMH

Second City improv show set to yuk it up in aid of OSMH

Local doctor and event promoter to use ticket proceeds from renowned comedy show as donation to hospital
Forum taught Canadian history from an Indigenous perspective

Forum taught Canadian history from an Indigenous perspective

'The past is not our fault. But we can be responsible for what we do now,' says Mi’kmaq teacher and educator who led Indigenous Cultural Awareness workshop
Frightful family Halloween event on tap at county 'boo-seum'

Frightful family Halloween event on tap at county 'boo-seum'

Simcoe County Museum will host special events featuring music from a DJ, mystery tours and trick-or-treat crafts on Oct. 26-28
Truth and Reconciliation art project opening at St. Paul's

Truth and Reconciliation art project opening at St. Paul's

Round 3 of Call to Action #83 Art Project opens Oct. 23
Hospital CEO to speak at CFUW Orillia's annual general meeting

Hospital CEO to speak at CFUW Orillia's annual general meeting

Organization will welcome Carmine Stumpo, who will discuss health care in the area, to Oct. 25 event
LETTER: Young candidates challenge status quo in Orillia

LETTER: Young candidates challenge status quo in Orillia

'Many do not like it and feel threatened by change,' says letter writer and former Orillia city councillor
Concert aims to raise money to help resettle Ukrainian refugees

Concert aims to raise money to help resettle Ukrainian refugees

'I think we shouldn’t take our eyes off this conflict,' said event producer John Jefferies, who is organizing the second Ukraine benefit concert in Orillia this year
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Viral social media star dances into Orillia school (5 photos)

Viral social media star dances into Orillia school (5 photos)

'I hope the students take away that being joyful and positive is helpful in education,' says Gurdeep Pandher during stop at OSS