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Citizens group hosting pair of candidates forums in Oro-Medonte

Citizens group hosting pair of candidates forums in Oro-Medonte

Engaging Residents of Oro-Medonte is hosting an event Sept. 13 at Guthrie Arena and Sept. 15 at The Heights of Horseshoe
Community rallies to help Angus fire victims (8 photos)

Community rallies to help Angus fire victims (8 photos)

'I know a lot of people are looking to help out and there are pages on Facebook assisting with donations of food or clothes or whatever they feel can help best,' says fire official
Lakehead hopes new crosswalk helps pave way for reconciliation

Lakehead hopes new crosswalk helps pave way for reconciliation

'Lakehead University is committed to walking on that path to reconciliation alongside Indigenous peoples,' says Lakehead official at unveiling of Every Child Matters crosswalk
City to host public meeting over 8-storey building on waterfront

City to host public meeting over 8-storey building on waterfront

As part of the city’s waterfront redevelopment project, the proposed building includes 97 residential units, four live-work units, and retail units
This week in OrilliaMatters+: A chance to win a Thanksgiving feast

This week in OrilliaMatters+: A chance to win a Thanksgiving feast

Plus, we get Up Close & Personal with Walk Off The Earth
PRODUCT RECALL: Health Canada issues recall on Ikea blinds

PRODUCT RECALL: Health Canada issues recall on Ikea blinds

Potential choking hazard has been identified; the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada to date
City launches customer service survey, seeks input from citizens

City launches customer service survey, seeks input from citizens

'This survey is one way that we can continue providing excellent service to our citizens, today, tomorrow, and well into the future,' says city official
LETTER: All roads pointing to change in Oro-Medonte

LETTER: All roads pointing to change in Oro-Medonte

'I find (Mayor Harry Hughes') messaging to be very confusing and consistently inconsistent with the reality of the facts,' says letter writer
Ward 6 candidate vows 'more accountable and transparent' approach

Ward 6 candidate vows 'more accountable and transparent' approach

Robert Young has lived in Oro-Medonte for 20 years and says he would work to 'reach a consensus which best serves the interests of our collective community'
Man shocked after winning 'life-changing' $55K Soldiers' raffle

Man shocked after winning 'life-changing' $55K Soldiers' raffle

'I never win anything, this is so unexpected,' says local man who plans to use the money to help daughter buy car and enjoy family vacation