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COLUMN: Call to Action art project 'joyous, thoughtful'

COLUMN: Call to Action art project 'joyous, thoughtful'

'Incredible' pieces of art unveiled, described by artists at unveiling of Round 3 of unique local art project that began in 2017
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Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions seeks help to spread holiday cheer

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions seeks help to spread holiday cheer

'With such high rates of inflation, families are struggling to just meet their basic needs,' official says, noting volunteers, donations and support is needed
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This week in OrilliaMatters+: Still time to enter for a chance to win free gas!

This week in OrilliaMatters+: Still time to enter for a chance to win free gas!

Contest closes October 31st
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Lakehead hosting national conference focusing on entrepreneurship

Lakehead hosting national conference focusing on entrepreneurship

The 2022 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference will take place virtually from Oct. 28-30
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Local musician, scholarship winner to perform at OVE concert

Local musician, scholarship winner to perform at OVE concert

Sam Johnston (Sammy) will be guest performer at Nov. 9 fundraiser for Couchiching Conservancy
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OPP canines put best paws forward for fundraising calendar

OPP canines put best paws forward for fundraising calendar

Proceeds from 2023 calendar will support Friends of the OPP Museum, OPP Youth Foundation
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LETTER: Time to say 'enough is enough' at county-run LTC home

LETTER: Time to say 'enough is enough' at county-run LTC home

Family member of resident at Sunset Manor hopes more people will ask why and how the county-run home is still being fined for non-compliance
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'A lot of work to be done': Lloyd excited for 5th trustee term

'A lot of work to be done': Lloyd excited for 5th trustee term

Jodi Lloyd looking forward to seeing new school in west Orillia; 'It’s certainly needed and will be very welcomed by that community'
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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OSS QB hones craft, hopes to 'Cruise' into a university career

OSS QB hones craft, hopes to 'Cruise' into a university career

'It’s nice to finally have the opportunity to get on that field,' says 17-year-old who will lead Nighthawks into playoff action Wednesday
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