13+ hour, 10+ 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, 55+ 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…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (751+ words) For Mike Ingrosso, running a restaurant in Newmarket is a passion and a way to keep himself occupied. The owner of the upscale Italian Ristorante Orsini has run restaurants over many decades across York Region and beyond. Ingrosso said that…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (573+ words) The countdown to the new school year is on and, for parents with kids heading off to class for the first time, it’s a mix of excitement and nerves as their little one takes a big step into the world....

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (255+ words) Elsa is happiest when she’s having fun with her people. Whether she’s chasing a ball, exploring somewhere new, or racing around outside, this energetic girl is always ready for her next adventure. Fetch is one of her favourite games, and…...

1+ week, 13+ min ago   (480+ 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 Dan Janssen, who is seeking election as deputy mayor. Dan Janssen…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (111+ words) OrilliaMatters.com VIDEO: Navdeep Bains has some things to say about Doug Ford In November, the Ontario Liberals will elect a new leader — the party’s third in six years. Five candidates are on the ballot to replace Bonnie Crombie: Navdeep…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (266+ words) The steamship Enterprise was never considered among the better steamships plying Lake Simcoe, and by the last years of her 40-year career she was almost un-seaworthy. And yet, people in Lake Simcoe’s lakeshore communities had a warm place in their…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (96+ words) OrilliaMatters.com Among the tips include choosing a generic or indoor background and to hide location details, such as school names, street signs, house numbers, bus stops and location tags. They also say to avoid sharing personal details, such as…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (434+ words) Age is just a number. Beaucage-Kennedy, whose spirit name is Ognee Kwe (rose woman), received the Ms. Elite title at the 2026 Regional Canada Pageant held in Toronto on Aug. 22. "The pageant goes by Ms. and Mrs. and different age groups....