2025 Coldest Night Of The Year
With a fundraising goal of $200,000, we aim to rally 1,000 walkers across over 100 teams to support The Lighthouse’s vital services.
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Community Groups
First Baby Of The Year
Baby Emy’s arrival came more than 24 hours into the new year, just two minutes ahead of the hospital’s second baby of 2025.
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Orillia Remembrance Day Ceremony
Enjoy video of the ceremony.
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Orillia Public Library Remembrance Day Exhibit Ends
We don’t specifically (teach) because the kids are pretty young. They don’t know the difference between (World War) one and two, they don’t even know who Canada fought.”
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Legion Poppy Drive Starts
“We’re not supposed to end up with a lot of money at the end of the year, so we have to spend it on the vets.”
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Aging Well Expo At Lakehead
The Aging Well Expo will deliver comprehensive information on physical and mental health, financial and internet safety, and elder abuse…
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Orillia Has Two New Health Clinics
This initiative is designed to provide acute episodic care for children and serve as an essential alternative to Emergency Room visits
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Chamber Small Business Week Business Expo
In addition to the Local Business Expo, the ODCC is organizing a Small Business Week kickoff event at the Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH).
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Fayne Bullen Celebration Of Life
Fayne, born February 11, 1929 and died August 14, 2024. A Celebration of Life will happen at Hawk Ridge Golf Course on Sunday, September 22nd from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Orillia Area CDC Has A New GM
Fitzgerald is looking forward to a change of focus from helping single entities grow and improve, to working with a broader range of business interests.
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