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County to receive extra $524K to fund newcomer programs, events

County to receive extra $524K to fund newcomer programs, events

Community activities will take place in Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Innisfil, New Tecumseth, and Orillia from June 12 to June 16
Got $1.2 million? You could be king or queen of your own castle

Got $1.2 million? You could be king or queen of your own castle

Former Castle Village and Enchanted Kingdom could be turned into a brewery, restaurant or events hall, real estate listing suggests
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Fore! Several local golf courses set to open this weekend

Fore! Several local golf courses set to open this weekend

'I expect golf to continue to be a hot sport this season,' says general manager of Bonaire, one of several local courses slated to open on Friday
'Unbelievable' local volunteer joining Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'Unbelievable' local volunteer joining Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Dave Dunn 'is never standing still. He is always doing something that helps us and makes us a better team,' says Terriers official; Dunn will be inducted at May 13 gala
Groups taking province to court over 'bold lie' of long-term care bill

Groups taking province to court over 'bold lie' of long-term care bill

They argue the More Beds, Better Care Act doesn't provide more beds, nor offer better care, but does violate seniors' rights
'Absolutely thrilled': Town secures $2.1M grant for Hwy. 26 fix

'Absolutely thrilled': Town secures $2.1M grant for Hwy. 26 fix

‘We’re looking forward to the design and how that highway design can best serve the community,’ says Collingwood CAO
'People love the food': New burger, wings joint opens on West St.

'People love the food': New burger, wings joint opens on West St.

'We are going to keep bringing in new and different menu items as time goes on and it should help us grow,' says owner who hopes to turn eatery into a franchise
Coalition says Bradford Bypass threatens cultural heritage site

Coalition says Bradford Bypass threatens cultural heritage site

Webinar, featuring panel of local experts, to discuss Lower Landing on the East Holland River
State & Main serving up fundraiser for Green Haven shelter

State & Main serving up fundraiser for Green Haven shelter

Orillia restaurant will donate $10 for every fulfilled Mother's Day reservation between May 6 and 14