Joys of Woodturning!
Who would have thought? Here I was questioning myself, in my mid-80’s in retirement, as to the wisdom of spending big dollars to buy a …
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Villager Ventures: Making the Most of a Muddy & Green Winter
Well, it has been a very strange wintery season thus far in our region. Uncharacteristically warm temperatures made for a green and grey Christmas, followed …
Washago Lion’s Club
Hello Washago residents and lovers of the area. Here are a few highlights from your Washago Lions Club- Looking after local community needs and national …
Bring it on 2024!
Happy new year everyone! We really appreciate everyone that submitted their suggestions for the magazine last month. We are really excited about the direction we …
Literary Locals: The 2023 Book Releases Perfect for Holiday Gifting
As the twinkling lights of the holidays start to line our streets and the sweet scent of cookies fill the air, there’s nothing quite like …
Is Print Really A Dying Industry?
I think by now we’ve all heard the news of Metroland Media filing for bankruptcy and stopping their print newspapers all around us. They were …
Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Market this Weekend in Downtown Orillia
Despite the relatively warm temperatures Orillia has been enjoying during the past week, things will belooking a lot like Christmas in the downtown this weekend. …
About The Word: Community
In our hyper connected digital age, people throw around the word community for everything. Community now means followers, it means likes, it means customers, and …
2023 Santa Claus Parade – Now Accepting float entries
Despite the summer-like temperatures that Orillia has enjoyed recently, the holiday season is on the horizon and the Orillia & District Chamber of Commerce (ODCC) …
The Library of Things: Discover a Fascinating World Beyond Books at The Orillia Public Library
Who says libraries are just for books? The Orillia Public Library offers a treasure trove of borrowable items for all ages and interests. From DIYers …