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Orillia District Arts Council welcomes new board members

Orillia District Arts Council welcomes new board members

'This new, young trio offers ODAC a doorway to future events and arts support in our area,' ODAC board co-chair says
You could fetch cash, prizes in OSPCA's Draws for Paws

You could fetch cash, prizes in OSPCA's Draws for Paws

The 50/50 grand prize draw takes place on Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. with a guaranteed prize of $6,500
Sustainable Orillia hosting 'Path to Net Zero' conference Sunday

Sustainable Orillia hosting 'Path to Net Zero' conference Sunday

Event is an opportunity 'to hear and propose citizen-led actions to address these topics and support Orillia’s climate change action plan'
Fraud prevention event aims to help protect vulnerable seniors

Fraud prevention event aims to help protect vulnerable seniors

'We’ve seen an increase of people who are dealing with falling victim to different scams' in Orillia, says official
Resurrected Bocce Bash raises $14K for YouthReach

Resurrected Bocce Bash raises $14K for YouthReach

Oro-Medonte event's success allows organization to provide grants to more than 50 kids in region
'Empowering': Blacks For All Races Activity Centre set to open

'Empowering': Blacks For All Races Activity Centre set to open

'We want to have a forum where all the cultures can intermingle and be in a peaceful, loving environment — that’s our goal,' says official of new Barrie facility
ADOPT ME: Tommy has transformed into a cuddle bug

ADOPT ME: Tommy has transformed into a cuddle bug

Once unapproachable, this former stray now loves belly scratches
Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides set to be unleashed Sunday

Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides set to be unleashed Sunday

Goal is to raise between $7K and $10K during Sunday event; 'Without the help of these dogs, we wouldn’t have the independence that everyone wants,' says organizer
Helping Hands celebrating 50 years of supporting local seniors

Helping Hands celebrating 50 years of supporting local seniors

'Every client that you drive has a story ... and it's a nice job that makes you feel like you are contributing to the community,' says Helping Hands volunteer
Organization urges people to wear blue on World Alzheimer's Day

Organization urges people to wear blue on World Alzheimer's Day

Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County urges people to show their support Sept. 21 by wearing blue or 'lighting up your business, organization and home in blue'