13+ hour, 8+ 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…...

17+ hour, 53+ 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…...

15+ hour, 53+ 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…...

16+ hour, 53+ 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…...

22+ hour, 7+ min ago   (553+ words) As summer winds down and autumn slowly makes its presence known, a walk out of doors can be a rewarding time. Gone is the oppressive humidity, gone are the squadrons of biting insects, and instead of green, green, green surrounding…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (599+ words) “I’m a Barrie boy all the way,” he says. “There’s not a day that goes by when I’m not grateful to be from here.” That connection to his community was at the heart of his transformational $1-million gift to Royal…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1303+ words) The following article was provided by the Orillia Community Development Corporation. You don't have to know the difference between a kickflip and a boardslide to appreciate what makes Pocket Skate & Vintage successful. Located at 121 Mississaga St. E. in the heart of…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (749+ words) A Lake Simcoe Retirement Residence has seen more of the world than most. Known at the retirement home as Ken, he's spent more than 30 years in the skies, flying with Air Canada, Canadian Pacific and Air Georgia. His passion for…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (285+ words) This September, we are asking our community to help us open 30 doors, one for every young person currently waiting. For a young person, opening this door means being matched with a mentor who shows up consistently, listens, encourages them, and…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (129+ words) Do you want to make a positive difference in a hurting world? You can begin doing that this week in Orillia. Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes are meaningful gifts for impoverished children all over the world. It takes legions of…...