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Udney music fest returns to Ramara for a second year
11+ hour, 4+ 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…...
Storytelling Slam Night returns for Culture Days - Orillia News
17+ hour, 4+ min ago (184+ words) “Storytelling Slam Night is a great opportunity for residents to experience the creativity in our community and to share their own stories,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Whether you choose to perform or come out to enjoy the evening, there are…...
Restaurant rebuilds after reality show makeover 'missed the mark"
1+ day, 5+ 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…...
Award-Winning Storytelling Slam Night returns for Culture Days 2026
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (275+ words) Stories can be told in many ways, and the City of Orillia and community partners invite residents to share theirs at the free award-winning Storytelling Slam Night on Friday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Family Department at the Orillia Public…...
‘I want impact’: Barn quilt brings colour to Orillia
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (775+ words) After years of admiring the colourful barn quilts scattered across Simcoe County, Cathy Burrows decided there was no reason the tradition had to stay in the countryside. Now, an eight-by-eight-foot barn quilt is bringing a splash of colour to the…...
Local musician's newest song pays homage to Nova Scotia miners
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (300+ words) Known for his evocative storytelling and deep-rooted connection to the Canadian landscape, Messenger delivers a stirring historical narrative that shines a light on the grit, sweat, and systemic oppression of early Nova Scotian mining communities. Men From The Deep is…...
ADOPT ME: Energetic Elsa is ready to reign over a new home
6+ day, 15+ 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…...
Susan Aglukark bringing Christmas concert to Orillia
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (256+ words) The song began as a poem Aglukark wrote in 2022 titled Igvit, the Inuktitut word for simply ‘you,’ and grew over time into one of the most collaborative projects of her career. With For You, Aglukark adds another chapter to a…...
Pirates plunder downtown, seize control of Port of Orillia (8 photos)
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (183+ words) Pirates plundering Mariposa Market? Gun battles on Lake Couchiching? You may have seen both on Saturday as the three-day Orillia Pirate Party took centre stage Saturday. There were activities and pirate-themed events and sales throughout the downtown core yesterday, while…...
Popcorn time! MAT Film Nights series gears up for 30th season
1+ week, 1+ day ago (278+ words) In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher’s first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well…...