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Private company has purchased Orillia's YMCA

Private company has purchased Orillia's YMCA

Eight months after closure of the Orillia YMCA, the building on Peter Street has been sold; Details remain confidential
Legion donation to OSMH will assist those undergoing cataract surgery

Legion donation to OSMH will assist those undergoing cataract surgery

The $5,700 'donation means that we are able to reduce wait times for this life-altering procedure,' says hospital official
Porter Airlines resets tentative restart date to June 21

Porter Airlines resets tentative restart date to June 21

Passenger flights will resume as travel restrictions ease, says president
Six new COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend in Simcoe County schools

Six new COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend in Simcoe County schools

Simcoe County District School board has noted they will not be updating their reporting of COVID-19 cases this week due to the spring break
Ontario reports 4,401 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 4,401 new COVID cases Monday

There are more than 34,000 active cases in Ontario, which is the highest ever reported by Public Health Ontario
PROFILE: Woman's life of 'twists and turns' is full of adventure

PROFILE: Woman's life of 'twists and turns' is full of adventure

Carol Ivey has dealt with heartbreak and discovered new passions since moving here from England almost 50 years ago
Pandemic puts pinch on Pennywise Thrift Shop patrons and volunteers

Pandemic puts pinch on Pennywise Thrift Shop patrons and volunteers

'We sure do have a lot of articles here that we would like to get out to the public, so we hope we can open soon,' says volunteer
Two Orillians arrested after drug bust in west Orillia

Two Orillians arrested after drug bust in west Orillia

Orillia OPP seized more than $25,000 in counterfeit cash, cocaine, a conductive energy weapon, prohibited knife and imitation handgun from Isabella Drive home
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Celebrate the little things.
Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival tuning up for another virtual event

Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival tuning up for another virtual event

'It’s been disappointing that we can’t offer our in-person experience because ... it’s a positive and uplifting event,' says official