Category Archives: Orillia News
Lighthouse Open House This Saturday
The Lighthouse Community Services and Supportive Housing opens to the public this weekend. The facility has been sheltering up to 33 individuals since August 2021 in the emergency shelter, with a wait...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: The Lighthouse
Orillia Public Library Hosting Drag Queen Storytime
June is Pride Month, and the Orillia Public Library is presenting a special program for community members of all ages. It is offering a Drag Queen Storytime on Saturday at 10: 30 a.m., with special gu...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: Orillia Public Library
World Premiere Tonight Of Made-In-Orillia TV Series
A world premiere is being held tonight for a made-in-Orillia TV series. Sunshine City is described as a comedic mystery that follows the cast and crew of a fictional travel show about a charming cotta...
Jun 10, 2022
Simcoe County Council Begins Gradual Return To In-Person Meetings
Simcoe County Council will begin a gradual shift to in-person meetings starting June 14. County Council and Committee of the Whole sessions will be hybrid meetings. Up to half of councillors will atte...
Jun 09, 2022 Source: County of Simcoe
Health Unit Shares Safety Tips For Healthier Outdoor Experiences
With spring in full swing and summer on the horizon, this season's warmer and longer days make it the perfect time of year for outdoor activities - but remember to stay safe. The Simcoe Muskoka Distri...
Jun 09, 2022 Jerry Kirkhart / CC
Oro-Medonte Private School Opening New Location
Brookstone Academy, a registered, non-profit private school in Oro-Medonte, is opening a new location. It says the new school will be located at Eady Community Hall for students in Grades 4 to 8 and b...
Jun 09, 2022 Source: Brookstone Academy
New Public Art Initiative In Oro-Medonte
Oro-Medonte is getting more artistic. The Craighurst Public Art Project has been selected for the My Main Street Community Activator program. It has received $40,000 which will be used to install uniq...
Jun 09, 2022
New Exhibit Opens Today At Orillia Rec Centre
A new exhibit is opening today at the Orillia Rec Centre called "Mechanics of Life" . "We are thrilled to have this wonderful tribute to the Orillia Recreation Centre site's industrial past as a backd...
Jun 09, 2022 Source: City of Orillia
Drugs Seized Following Search Warrant in Midland: OPP
A drug investigation has led to a search warrant in Midland. The OPP says it was executed at an address on William Street on Tuesday night, when a quantity of cocaine and oxycontin was seized. As a re...
Jun 09, 2022 Source: OPP Twitter
Springwater Seeking Public Input On Elmvale Playground Replacement
Springwater Township has launched a public survey about replacing the playground at Homer Barrett Park in Elmvale. The first phase of the project will be to design the new play area, with playground e...
Jun 09, 2022 Source: Springwater Township