Skip to content

Local News

New 30-acre property will help Conservancy protect species at risk

New 30-acre property will help Conservancy protect species at risk

Newly acquired tract of land creates direct connection to McIsaac Wetland; Connections like this make 'all the difference to species who call this region home'
Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Based on the information contained in today's provincial summary, there are 965 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, which is up from 951 active cases yesterday.
United Way distributes $1.2M in Simcoe-Muskoka communities

United Way distributes $1.2M in Simcoe-Muskoka communities

'This funding is not just helping our critical charities and non-profits, but all those residents who rely on the services ... that disappeared almost overnight,' says CEO
Still no COVID outbreak plan for back-to-school from province, says health unit

Still no COVID outbreak plan for back-to-school from province, says health unit

'Time grows short,' says Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health for Simcoe-Muskoka
Good Morning, Orillia!

Good Morning, Orillia!

Seize the day!
Club doing backflips as it readies to welcome gymnasts back to class

Club doing backflips as it readies to welcome gymnasts back to class

Mariposa Gymnastics Club reopening Sept. 14; 'They’re going out of their way to take care of the gymnasts ... and I think that it’s excellent to provide that for the kids'
TIP OF THE WEEK: Minor changes at home can make major impact

TIP OF THE WEEK: Minor changes at home can make major impact

Take a tour of your home with the goal to save energy and reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions while improving the overall quality of our interior world
Thursday and Friday removed from Orillia waterfront parking program

Thursday and Friday removed from Orillia waterfront parking program

Parking in downtown Orillia remains free until Sept. 8
Survey says around 80% of Catholic students will be in classrooms next month

Survey says around 80% of Catholic students will be in classrooms next month

'It appears this is not going to be a crowded situation by any means on the bus,' says board official
Barrie Colts coach Dale Hawerchuk has died

Barrie Colts coach Dale Hawerchuk has died

Longtime Colts coach and Hockey Hall of Famer died today after cancer battle