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EDI Roundtable unveils leadership team, vows 'sense of belonging'

EDI Roundtable unveils leadership team, vows 'sense of belonging'

Group created out of a 'desire to establish a platform to support the community in its efforts to listen, understand and celebrate the diverse voices who call Orillia home'
(UPDATE) 'Nothing suspicious' about body found today: OPP

(UPDATE) 'Nothing suspicious' about body found today: OPP

'It is an ongoing investigation, and we ask people to avoid the area,' said Orillia OPP official
Gordon Lightfoot tribute, coming to Orillia, 'will thrill fans'

Gordon Lightfoot tribute, coming to Orillia, 'will thrill fans'

Concert captures 'the magic of Lightfoot's live performances ... with fascinating stories, facts and anecdotes that pay homage to this iconic Canadian singer-songwriter'
Orillia's Streets Alive founder ready to help Midland downtown

Orillia's Streets Alive founder ready to help Midland downtown

Leslie Fournier and Gregg MacLachlan aim to 'visualize the downtown’s possibilities and opportunities' at Thursday night forum
Health issues, lack of work, high rent lead to eviction of Orillia seniors

Health issues, lack of work, high rent lead to eviction of Orillia seniors

'We're being pushed out of everywhere. I mean, why aren't they building more social housing?' asked local senior who will be forced to live in his car
Ransomware attack: Casino Rama could re-open later this week

Ransomware attack: Casino Rama could re-open later this week

'We anticipate reopening using a phased approach later this week,' said Gateway official, adding 'it has not been determined which sites will reopen first'
ADOPT ME: Zorro is waiting to meet his best friend

ADOPT ME: Zorro is waiting to meet his best friend

He loves going for car rides and walks
Orillia's Atrium celebrates its volunteers, ambassadors

Orillia's Atrium celebrates its volunteers, ambassadors

Theme was ‘Atrium volunteers help us grow’, which is a testament to how much care and love residents receive from community volunteers who give their time
Popular Homes for Scholarships Tour returns to Orillia in June

Popular Homes for Scholarships Tour returns to Orillia in June

Event supports women pursuing post-secondary education and features a tour of five homes, an optional Rooftop Picnic, and a chance to win door prizes
VILLAGE NEWS: Black Press Media and Village Media enter landmark licensing agreement to strengthen local news coverage

VILLAGE NEWS: Black Press Media and Village Media enter landmark licensing agreement to strengthen local news coverage

The collaboration will enhance local news capabilities for Black Press Media's communities across Canada and the US