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Roger Kabler to bring Robin Williams to life on Orillia stage

Roger Kabler to bring Robin Williams to life on Orillia stage

Professional actor, comedian and impressionist will perform at Orillia Opera House Dec. 3 for his only Canadian show
Family sets up fund in memory of slain officer

Family sets up fund in memory of slain officer

Proceeds from Devon Northrup Memorial Fund will benefit causes cherished by officer who was killed in the line of duty Oct. 11
Digital scavanger hunt coming to downtown Orillia

Digital scavanger hunt coming to downtown Orillia

Orillia Discover Downtown Goosechase runs from Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 and is meant to encourage visiting, shopping, and dining in downtown Orillia over the holidays
Holiday pet adoption campaign runs until Christmas Day

Holiday pet adoption campaign runs until Christmas Day

'There are so many ways to get involved in iAdopt for the Holidays and change the life of an animal this holiday season,' says Orillia Animal Centre official
'Wonderful': Orillia dealership to match Sharing Place donations

'Wonderful': Orillia dealership to match Sharing Place donations

'That's our focus: to try to raise up our community within Orillia,' said official of Jim Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC's participation in the Giving Tuesday campaign
Nickelback, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw to headline Boots & Hearts

Nickelback, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw to headline Boots & Hearts

Multi-day country music and camping festival will take place Aug. 10-13, 2023 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte Township
Annual mental health auction raises $20,000 for OSMH Foundation

Annual mental health auction raises $20,000 for OSMH Foundation

Event, spearheaded by Angie Green-Hill, raised $10,000 in first 24 hours; 'They saved my life, and I'll give back until I can't do it anymore,' she said
Former Citizens of the Year chime in on hopes for new council

Former Citizens of the Year chime in on hopes for new council

Marci Csumrik, Michael Gordon and Bruce Waite share thoughts on what should be high and early on the agenda of elected officials in the upcoming term
Driver, passed out at pumps, facing impaired charges: OPP

Driver, passed out at pumps, facing impaired charges: OPP

Member of public alerted police who arrested a 56-year-old at the scene
Retired soldier helping others tackle PTSD, invisible injuries

Retired soldier helping others tackle PTSD, invisible injuries

Afghanistan veteran Ryan Mitchell is helping fellow veterans with operational stress injury by creating awareness and leading mental health programs at legions