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Dead cow played key role in Orillia's history, book reveals

Dead cow played key role in Orillia's history, book reveals

Orillia Museum of Art & History's History Speaker Series resumes virtually on April 14 with a presentation from local historian Dave Town
Built in 1868, Oro-Medonte's Old Town Hall in line for provincial heritage designation

Built in 1868, Oro-Medonte's Old Town Hall in line for provincial heritage designation

'The town hall was the administration building for the county. They used to meet in houses and if you go back in history far enough, they usually were meeting in a pub somewhere,' says mayor
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Happy Easter!
Orillia Homes for Scholarships Tour going virtual this year

Orillia Homes for Scholarships Tour going virtual this year

'Our commitment to continuing to provide scholarships to young women was the primary factor for keeping the Homes Tour alive during the pandemic,' says official
Local blogger looks to inspire people amid darkness of pandemic

Local blogger looks to inspire people amid darkness of pandemic

When COVID hit, the Orillia author expanded her site to include poetry and began offering up a spiritual blog every Sunday
North Central Ontario Predators unveil head coaches for 2021-2022 season

North Central Ontario Predators unveil head coaches for 2021-2022 season

Selected coaches will 'contribute positively to our Association's goals,' says organization’s Coach Selection Chair
Little cars, big selection: Orillia Diecast has over a million miniature vehicles

Little cars, big selection: Orillia Diecast has over a million miniature vehicles

'We have a great mix of new and old, hard-to-find pieces, and we order in pieces for customers who are looking for something specific,' says co-owner of Orillia Diecast
Sustainable Orillia urges citizens to embrace renewal this spring

Sustainable Orillia urges citizens to embrace renewal this spring

In the wake of a long pandemic year, 'it is no surprise that the arrival of this spring feels more liberating, more joyful than ever before'
Alzheimer Society to host free virtual concert event

Alzheimer Society to host free virtual concert event

Live Zoom event will celebrate participants, create awareness and share how you can walk 10,006 steps for 10,006 people living with dementia in Simcoe County
Ontario reports 3,009 new COVID cases Saturday and 3,089 cases Friday

Ontario reports 3,009 new COVID cases Saturday and 3,089 cases Friday

Public Health Ontario released two daily updates today following the Good Friday holiday