Christmas in June this Saturday at the Port of Orillia
This Saturday, the long-held tradition of Christmas in June will take place at the Port of Orillia. Christmas in June has been a staple in …
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Artist Spotlight: NORMAN ROBERT CATCHPOLE
After a 40 year hiatus from painting, my creative journey was kick-started in January 2020 as the pandemic began circling the globe. I am a …
CDC General Manager to Step Down after 14 Years
It was announced today that the Orillia Area CDC’s General Manager, Wendy Timpano, will bemoving on to a new career challenge after 14 years with …
Buying the Right Plants
It’s that time of year again! The time we flock to the local garden centres to buy plants we don’t know much about but they’re …
Garage Sale Season
Garage Sale, both a noun and a verb. There are two types of people out there…those who garage sale, as a verb, and those who …
Who are the Sentinel Species?
It’s dark, damp, dripping. Workers with sore backs descend staggering depths to reach their claustrophobic destination. Dangerous, dirty, sweaty; one heavily geared man carries precious …
Climate Resilient Gardens
Planting more trees, shrubs, and perennials is a positive approach to enhancing our properties. Trees provide shade and screening, shrubs provide colour, interest, and privacy …
Message from MPP Jill Dunlop
As we welcome the nicer weather and as the legislature prepares to break for the summer, I am proud to continue to work hard for …
Artist Spotlight: Lynne Hollingsworth
Lynne Hollingsworth grew up in Toronto, and studied at the Ontario College of Art and the University of Toronto, with an additonal experience at Teachers’ …
Villager Ventures: Speaking of Wildlife
We love to get out and explore! Our region has so many special and unique places. It’s my dream to get out and explore them …