OrilliaMatters+ Features

Twin Lakes grad 'heartbroken' over closure of his popular pool hall, Rack 'em Jack; Greg Johnson said he will miss 'amazing' camaraderie of local billiard players

This land was originally called Kinade, a word meaning 'everything that is in my heart'; Canada no longer has that same meaning, laments local Indigenous elder

'What we’re doing is pretty unique to north of Toronto,' says chef at downtown Orillia tapas bar

Dave Palarajah has already transformed local cuisine, but he's just getting started

'Let’s face it, you get one chance every four years to have your say on provincial politics and Thursday is it. So get out and vote,' implores columnist

Two-time-champion, Tampa Bay, winner now of 10 straight playoff series, 'is just a tad talented, no,' asks columnist, who thinks better days are ahead

Family's passion for pizza, community has benefited Orillia for 48 years

'He was a key part of baseball in Orillia for well over five decades,' says son of longtime volunteer coach, manager and umpire; Gala set for May 28

Sports columnist says the Toronto Maple Leafs are at a fork in the road as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight in Game 7

Premier and his conservative cronies have been handing back our money like it’s hot to the touch, like it smells bad and they don’t want it anymore, says reporter