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Wye Marsh seeks help to build raptors a new $250,000 pad

Wye Marsh seeks help to build raptors a new $250,000 pad

'The enclosure she has right now is adequate but we want her to have more space,' said Johanna Rumney, animal care coordinator for Wye Marsh.
COLUMN: Orillia company records history and makes history

COLUMN: Orillia company records history and makes history

Sanderson Monument is the oldest continuously operating business in downtown Orillia and its ownership has remained within the family for 151 years
Closing the gap on clean energy for Orillia: Part 1

Closing the gap on clean energy for Orillia: Part 1

A non-fossil fuel economy will require significantly more electricity generation and will be a challenge that must be addressed, says Sustainable Orillia
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The shooting rampage that shattered the Sault

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The shooting rampage that shattered the Sault

If you've tuned into our podcast before, you know it's recorded at Village Media's headquarters in Sault Ste. Marie. This week, all eyes were on our northern Ontario community — for all the wrong reasons
'Great day': Students from across region learn to hit the right notes

'Great day': Students from across region learn to hit the right notes

'It’s an amazing opportunity for both the beginners and the mentors,' says music teacher as 300 students attend Beginning Band Symposium, hosted by OSS
'Great cause': Kiwanis Club’s annual mammoth auction starts Saturday

'Great cause': Kiwanis Club’s annual mammoth auction starts Saturday

Among the items up for bid is a guitar signed by Gordon Lightfoot; Online bidding begins Saturday, with in-person event happening Nov. 4 at ODAS Park
Doctors can refuse care if a patient's family is abusive

Doctors can refuse care if a patient's family is abusive

The health professions appeal board said a doctor acted reasonably when he said he no longer wanted to provide care to a patient whose mother was a 'bully'
Community champions honoured with Newcomer Recognition Awards

Community champions honoured with Newcomer Recognition Awards

Recipients were selected through an open nomination process by a committee of community stakeholders
Global company breaks ground on $40-M facility in Oro-Medonte

Global company breaks ground on $40-M facility in Oro-Medonte

'This is a global company deciding to make Oro-Medonte a part of its home. It's significant,' says Oro-Medonte mayor of ground-breaking for new facility