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+ hour, 54+ min 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…...

3+ hour, 39+ min 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…...

17+ hour, 39+ min 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…...

3+ 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....

3+ 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....

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (667+ 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....

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (276+ words) As the only Parkinson Canada SuperWalk taking place in Simcoe County, the Barrie event is an important opportunity for people from across the region to come together, raise awareness, and show their support for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and…...

5+ day, 58+ min ago   (476+ words) OrilliaMatters has asked candidates in Severn Township to submit a profile about themselves and to give readers a sense of why they are seeking election. The following is from Jim Gleadall, who is seeking re-election as Ward 1 councillor. The Gleadall…...

5+ day, 1+ 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…...