Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia Spring Boat, Cottage and Green Technology Show Begins Today
The Orillia Spring Boat, Cottage, and Green Technology Show, organized by the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, is happening this weekend at the Port of Orillia. Dozens of vendors will begin rolli...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: City of Orillia
It's Butter Tart Festival Weekend!
It's Butter Tart Festival weekend! Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival and Contest is taking place in downtown Midland this Saturday from 9am-5pm. The popular event began in 2013 and draws hundreds of...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: Butter Tart Festival
Bayside Summer Soiree Kicks Off In Penetanguishene
The Bayside Summer Soiree kicks off in Penetanguishene tonight. It is a weekly outdoor event on the shores of Georgian Bay, where you can enjoy live music, entertainment, outdoor movies and much more ...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: Town of Penetanguishene
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