Skip to content

Local News

Aggregate pit application to take water causes flood of concerns

Aggregate pit application to take water causes flood of concerns

'There should be no aggregate operations on the moraine at all. The Oro moraine is not for our taking,' says Bob Bowles, environmental expert
Orillia Recreation Centre pools set to close for yearly maintenance

Orillia Recreation Centre pools set to close for yearly maintenance

Aquatic facilities will be closed from Aug. 19 to Sept. 16 for work ;necessary to ensure the long-term functionality of the pools and associated equipment'
Two people convicted of illegal deer hunting in Minden

Two people convicted of illegal deer hunting in Minden

One man was fined $6,000 and the other was fined $4,000 after a white-tailed deer was shot on private property, says ministry official
EDITORIAL: Facebook can censor our stories, but not our passion for local journalism

EDITORIAL: Facebook can censor our stories, but not our passion for local journalism

The fallout from Bill C-18 has just begun. No matter what happens, OrilliaMatters will keep doing what we do best: covering the stories that matter most in your community
Holly Cole to kick off Orillia Jazz Festival in October

Holly Cole to kick off Orillia Jazz Festival in October

Award-winning singer performing Oct. 13 at Orillia Opera House
Man charged after 'causing problems for beach goers'

Man charged after 'causing problems for beach goers'

Man charged with theft, assaulting peace officer
LETTER: Doug Ford needs to be held accountable: reader

LETTER: Doug Ford needs to be held accountable: reader

Reader feels Ontario Premier's 'lack of oversight and lack of commitment to the basic duties' make him 'unfit to the task' of leading Ontario
LETTER: Greenbelt probe proves Ford can't be trusted

LETTER: Greenbelt probe proves Ford can't be trusted

'Ultimately, you cannot have good governance in the absence of trust,' laments letter writer who notes the premier is trusted by only 10% of Ontarians
Tim Hicks gets Boots and Hearts off to a rousing start (21 photos)

Tim Hicks gets Boots and Hearts off to a rousing start (21 photos)

Thousands of country music fans jam Burl's Creek in Oro-Medonte on first day of festival; Hicks says being a headliner is 'akin to winning the lottery'
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices