16+ hour, 25+ min ago   (616+ words) Sally, a happy golden retriever who was adored by many in Barrie and a notable downtown celebrity, and her owner, Rob McCormack, a longtime owner of the former Simcoe Print Solutions on Dunlop Street East, will both be posthumously honoured…...

21+ hour, 10+ min ago   (221+ words) Taking place Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Udney Community Centre (2347 Concession Rd. 10), this year’s event will feature four bands and five performances as local musicians take the stage for “One Night in Udney.” “After a great first year, we’re…...

19+ hour, 10+ min ago   (169+ words) OrilliaMatters.com Oro-Medonte hosting Week of Welcome Sept.14-18 Oro-Medonte is working with the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership to host the area’s fourth Week of Welcome, which is taking place from Sept. 14 to 18. Events include newcomer mobile resource tours, an…...

20+ hour, 10+ min ago   (390+ words) OrilliaMatters.com Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre receives over $34K “Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre provides important culturally grounded healing, wellness and learning supports for individuals and families in our community,” said Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North. “This…...

1+ day, 13+ min ago   (635+ words) Editor's Note: OrilliaMatters is profiling all the local candidates running in the Oct. 26 municipal election. In ward 3, the candidates are Alasoba Kelsy-Braide, Jeff Czetwerzuk (incumbent), Jay Fallis (incumbent) and James Krawecki. Prospective Orillia Ward 3 councillor James Krawecki says he can…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (173+ words) Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the one-day Pokémon convention will bring together vendors, artists, trading cards, collectibles, video games, artwork, toys, apparel, and other Pokémon merchandise, giving fans of different generations plenty to explore throughout the day. Joining the event as a…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (192+ words) The Orillia Horticultural Society was founded in 1888 with the goal of helping beautify Orillia. Today, we are a volunteer charitable organization that encourages an interest in gardening while promoting environmental awareness and stewardship. OHS is one of approximately 270 horticultural societies…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1060+ words) Barrie Fire Chief Kevin White was just a few years into his career when Al‑Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes on Sept. 11, 2001, two of which were flown into the World Trade Center, but it was the profession’s deep sense of…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (344+ words) It marks the first time Canada has fielded a team for the WAWE World Championship. The championship is hosted by the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre — the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art — and brings together 74 riders from 22 nations....

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (581+ words) Editor's Note: OrilliaMatters is profiling all the local candidates running in the Oct. 26 municipal election. In ward 4, the candidates are: Maggie Ostler Best, Danny Borzellino, Doug Cooper, Janet-Lynne Durnford (incumbent), Andrew Hill, Tyler Holmes, Tim Lauer (incumbent) and Paula Stewart....