Skip to content

Local News

LETTER: Pride group calls vendor's comments 'disheartening'

LETTER: Pride group calls vendor's comments 'disheartening'

'What was even more disheartening was the backlash towards the vendor who pushed for accountability,' writes Lake Country Pride board members
Orillia chamber supports call for better procurement practices

Orillia chamber supports call for better procurement practices

'Modernizing procurement in Ontario can transform health care and other public services,' says chamber official
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Who should foot the bill for safe consumption sites?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Who should foot the bill for safe consumption sites?

This week on the podcast: We take a closer at supervised consumption sites, who they help, why they work — and why two northern Ontario cities, Timmins and Sudbury, could be forced to close theirs
Talented Oro-Medonte teen soars to 'crazy' victory on world stage

Talented Oro-Medonte teen soars to 'crazy' victory on world stage

'This has set me up to compete at bigger events around the world. Being able to go out and ski for my country against skiers I once looked up to is going to be pretty crazy'
Orillia joining Friday's Global March to End Fossil Fuels

Orillia joining Friday's Global March to End Fossil Fuels

Participants meeting at Orillia Public Library courtyard at 4 p.m.
'Schmalz Cup appearance or bust': Terriers going all in this season

'Schmalz Cup appearance or bust': Terriers going all in this season

'We have a really strong core of returning players coming back,' says head coach of Terriers, who will play their home opener Saturday night at Rotary Place
Junior football teams hit the turf for pre-season 'jamboree'

Junior football teams hit the turf for pre-season 'jamboree'

J.C. Massie Field hosts teams from Barrie North, Bear Creek, Eastview, Innisdale, St. Joan of Arc, Orillia, and Collingwood Collegiate
Greenbelt protesters greet Premier Doug Ford at hospital opening

Greenbelt protesters greet Premier Doug Ford at hospital opening

'This speaks volumes about how angry rural residents are,' said organizer
Port McNicoll group acquires historic boat 'steeped in heritage'

Port McNicoll group acquires historic boat 'steeped in heritage'

Atlantic Challenge boat 'Diversité' will be on display at the Heritage Boat Show at Huronia Museum on Saturday