Brewery & Theatre Company Craft a Superstar Collaboration This Fall
“It’s all gone sour” doesn’t necessarily mean a bad thing with a new collaboration between Mariposa Arts Theatre (MAT) and Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. (CCBC). …
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Lakehead University Named Ontario’s Top Primarily Undergraduate University in 2026 Maclean’s Rankings
As Lakehead celebrates its 60th anniversary, the university continues to lead in student awards, student-to-faculty ratios, scholarships, and research excellence. Lakehead University maintained its position …
Lakehead University launches President’s Public Lecture Series celebrating 60 years of learning and community
Lakehead University thought leaders and changemakers are headlining a free public lecture series celebrating learning, discovery, and community. Launching later this month in honour of …
Local Innovators Shine at Recent NASA Space Apps Challenge
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge brought together innovators, artists, coders, storytellers, and problem-solvers from across the region this past weekend to tackle real-world challenges—on …
2025 Santa Claus Parade Date Set; Float Registration Now Open
Planning for the 2025 Santa Claus Parade is now well underway, and the Orillia & District Chamber of Commerce (ODCC) is inviting community groups and …
Order of Orillia Awarded to Two Recipients
The Order of Orillia will be awarded to two devoted volunteers at a special presentation on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The award acknowledges volunteers who …
“The Time is Now” for Mariposa Arts Theatre’s production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
This fall, the Orillia Opera House stage will echo with the iconic guitar licks that open Mariposa Arts Theatre’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Coming …
Artist Spotlight: Timothy Story
Timothy is a self-taught ethical Fine Art Photographer living in Orillia. His mantra “Show Me How You See, Not What You Saw” has driven Timothy’s …
The Art of Outdoor Living: Bringing Beauty into Gardens and Hardscapes
When most people think about landscaping, they picture lush plants, shady trees, and vibrant flower beds. But there’s another element that transforms an outdoor space …
Lakehead University to Tackle Community Challenges with New Research Funding from SSHRC
Lakehead University is receiving over $750,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to support eight diverse projects that will advance our understanding …