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Rib fest, boat show taking over Tudhope Park this weekend

Rib fest, boat show taking over Tudhope Park this weekend

Northern Heat Rib Series and Spring Boat, Cottage and Outdoor Show in Orillia this weekend despite construction challenges
City forced to pull plug on Sunday Evening Band Concert Series

City forced to pull plug on Sunday Evening Band Concert Series

'Holding such events in a construction zone or within the vicinity of a construction zone is fraught with several liability concerns and risk to the public,' notes staff
COLUMN: Steer clear of peril packed in the picnic basket

COLUMN: Steer clear of peril packed in the picnic basket

Public Health Ontario estimates more than 100,000 cases of food-borne illness occur in the province each year, says food columnist
Sustainable Orillia art contest draws nearly 200 entries

Sustainable Orillia art contest draws nearly 200 entries

Winners of annual competition to be announced this month
Leacock Museum hosting Gatsby Garden Party, throwback to 1920s

Leacock Museum hosting Gatsby Garden Party, throwback to 1920s

'Residents and visitors are invited to dress in their Roaring Twenties best while we bring literature to life,' said mayor of June 17 event at Leacock Museum grounds
Continental Quartet hit all the right notes in the 1950s, 1960s

Continental Quartet hit all the right notes in the 1950s, 1960s

Originally known as the Rhythm Kings, the group entertained audiences all over the region with their style of swing and popular dance music
Local woman hopes to inspire shift to more sustainable future

Local woman hopes to inspire shift to more sustainable future

'My mission is really just to inspire everybody to be a part of building a more sustainable world,' says Vegan Women Summit founder Jennifer Stojkovic
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'A big family': Tatham marks milestone at Orillia office

'A big family': Tatham marks milestone at Orillia office

'We care about what happens in our communities, and we want to make things better and build good relationships,' says new officer manager of Orillia firm
Police seize $25K in drugs from Orillia residence

Police seize $25K in drugs from Orillia residence

Two people facing charges after search warrant executed Friday morning