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First Downtown Orillia Christmas Market on tap this weekend

First Downtown Orillia Christmas Market on tap this weekend

You are invited 'to experience Christmas as it should be as you stroll, shop, dine and find gifts for everyone on your list' at this festive three-day event
Strength of CDC helps Peak Performance flex its muscles

Strength of CDC helps Peak Performance flex its muscles

From start to growth to expansion, CDC has helped local business flourish; 'They are phenomenal,' says owner Brandon Peacock
Orillia Channel Cat swimmers make a splash in Bracebridge

Orillia Channel Cat swimmers make a splash in Bracebridge

'The swimmers seemed to really enjoy the meet experience and didn’t let their nerves take over,' said Cats coach
Fog advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Fog advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Patchy freezing drizzle may also be possible with temperatures close to the freezing mark
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Cloudy with a chance of morning rain showers and risk of early morning freezing drizzle
Countdown to Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games has officially started

Countdown to Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games has officially started

Hundreds of volunteers have signed up, but hundreds more are needed for Feb. 27-March 1 event
Hard-working Orillia Lakers novice girls courting improvement

Hard-working Orillia Lakers novice girls courting improvement

Local squad shows they have 'improved by leaps and bounds' despite losses at two-game mini tournament
<b>WEEKLY TIP:</b> Plastic straws really suck for the environment

WEEKLY TIP: Plastic straws really suck for the environment

Canadians throw out 57 million plastic, single-use straws everyday and they end up in our landfills and our waterways
Hillsdale artist selected to create public art installation

Hillsdale artist selected to create public art installation

Artist John McEwen has vision for The Horn and the Heart to symbolize music; Sculpture is being created in memory of Bob Hunter
Hop on downtown this weekend to discover some local holiday art

Hop on downtown this weekend to discover some local holiday art

Discover the artsy shops, studios and galleries in Downtown Orillia's Arts District on Peter Street South at the Holiday Art Hop