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Ontario's Lake Country has a new person at the helm

Ontario's Lake Country has a new person at the helm

Kris Puhvel has worked with Friends of Killarney Park for past 17 years
Let the Orillia Concert Band take you Around the World Saturday

Let the Orillia Concert Band take you Around the World Saturday

This concert will feature a number of different styles of music and explores what excites the ear in different parts of the world
VIDEO: Have you ever wanted to throw an axe?

VIDEO: Have you ever wanted to throw an axe?

Now you can at Ax Men located at 5 Ontario Street in Orillia
Kids, cats and concerts benefit from city grants

Kids, cats and concerts benefit from city grants

Grants committee awards funding to five local groups
'This is why people don't report': victim's mother

'This is why people don't report': victim's mother

Sentencing for Shawn Roy, found guilty of sexual assault, deferred until July 23
Three authors short-listed for prestigious Leacock Medal for Humour

Three authors short-listed for prestigious Leacock Medal for Humour

Trio of female authors in running for coveted award and $15,000; Winner will be announced at gala dinner June 9
McHappy Day to benefit sick children and their families at OSMH

McHappy Day to benefit sick children and their families at OSMH

One dollar from every Big Mac, Happy Meal and hot beverage sold at Orillia McDonald’s will support the hospital’s Outpatient Paediatric Project
Nine straight late free throws help Lakers capture gold at provincials

Nine straight late free throws help Lakers capture gold at provincials

Bantam boys went undefeated at Ontario Cup tournament to cap stellar season with title
Kerk looks to capture youth vote

Kerk looks to capture youth vote

Liberal candidate especially keen on health-care
Former NHL star, scientist set to join Orillia's Hall of Fame

Former NHL star, scientist set to join Orillia's Hall of Fame

Rick Ley and Jeff Hutchings join distinguished list; duo will be honoured at May 14 council meeting