Orillia Chamber All-Candidates Meeting

Simcoe North All-Candidates Meeting hosted by The Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, which will run in the council chambers at the Orillia City Centre. It will also be televised on Rogers TV. The event will be moderated by local attorney and chamber member Fay McFarlane. Each candidate will provide a brief introduction before responding to …

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Rally to Save the Oro Moraine

Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park 331 4 Line N Oro-Medonte

Did you know we have a smaller cousin of the Oak Ridges Moraine right here in Oro-Medonte? It is under threat of development and needs our help and protection! Join us at Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park as we gather to Stop the Sprawl including hearing naturalist David Hawke speak about its history, wildlife, threats and …

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National Indigenous History Month at Orillia City Council Meeting

Orillia Council invites residents to join them virtually on June 6, 2022, at 4 p.m. as the city recognizes National Indigenous History Month with local culture and history. The virtual June 6 Council meeting can be viewed on Rogers TV or streamed online beginning at 4 p.m. Access the livestreaming link at orillia.ca/councilmeetings.

Gathering: Festival of First Nations Stories

The popular event, Gathering: Festival of First Nations Stories, is slated to return to Rama First Nation June 9, 10, and 11 after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. The three-day event features presentations by First Nations authors, storytellers and presenters including Norma Dunning, Lisa Bird-Wilson, Drew Hayden Taylor, Waub Rice, Shanika MacEachern, Armand …

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Couchiching Conservancy Passport to Nature: Print Making in the Woods

Sign up to create a piece of wearable, eco-friendly art under the Grant’s Woods Gazebo with local artist Gillian Lowry. Known for her ecological designs that celebrate local gems, Gillian has created a special design for The Couchiching Conservancy to share with everyone. Bring your cotton clothing item to print on, and prepare to get messy! …

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Municipal and School Board Election 2022 Candidates Information Session

Rotary Place Orillia

Are you thinking about running in the 2022 Municipal or School Board Election? The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in partnership with the City of Orillia and the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Severn, Ramara and Springwater will be hosting free information sessions for potential candidates interested in running in the 2022 Municipal and School Board …

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