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Sustainable Orillia presents 'solar-powered' Rick Fines in concert

Fundraising concert takes place on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Orillia Opera House

Sep 12, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Orillia Lawn Bowling Club fun day a success

Event also included horseshoes, Jenga, bocce

Sep 12, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Affordable housing units could be parked above new transit terminal

'I'm in support of affordable housing in Orillia. I don't like the idea of large buildings downtown,' said Coun. Whitney Smith in opposition of allowing 8-storey structure

Sep 12, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

County still eager to work with province, find efficiencies

'We are really willing to work with the province on whatever we can do to get more homes faster,' says Ramara Township Mayor Basil Clarke

Sep 12, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Cancer survivors gearing up for Terry Fox Run, vow to 'keep fighting'

'These people have had very serious cancer and they still manage to get in here and do the walk. That inspires me more than anything,' says local cancer survivor

Sep 12, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Council green-lights new incentives to encourage affordable housing

Among the newly improved incentives are a $10,000 grant per affordable unit for qualifying projects

Sep 12, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Council OKs 'appropriate solution' for Orillia short-term rentals

Under the new bylaw, which comes into effect on Jan. 1, all short-term rental operators are required to obtain an annual licence, for $2,000, from the city

Sep 12, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Costumes 'strongly encouraged' for witches' high tea in Ramara

Fundraiser for Mariposa House Hospice and the Joyland Beach Community Centre, ‘A Touch of Magic Brew Ha Ha’ takes flight Sunday, Oct. 15 from noon to 3 p.m.

Sep 12, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >