5+ day, 22+ 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…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (111+ words) OrilliaMatters.com VIDEO: Navdeep Bains has some things to say about Doug Ford In November, the Ontario Liberals will elect a new leader — the party’s third in six years. Five candidates are on the ballot to replace Bonnie Crombie: Navdeep…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (434+ words) Age is just a number. Beaucage-Kennedy, whose spirit name is Ognee Kwe (rose woman), received the Ms. Elite title at the 2026 Regional Canada Pageant held in Toronto on Aug. 22. "The pageant goes by Ms. and Mrs. and different age groups....

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (812+ words) It was while doing an end-to-end hike of the Bruce Trail that Ann and Jim Burkholder discovered the Trail Angels. The now-retired couple was determined to complete the entire 900-kilometre Bruce Trail. They were able to do it over 58 hikes,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (372+ words) An 81-year-old Bracebridge woman, who has attended the Canadian National Exhibition every year of her life, will be honoured Friday with the iconic fair's first-ever Golden Ticket. Barbara Jean Batten has not missed a year at the CNE since her…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (345+ words) OrilliaMatters has asked candidates in Severn Township to submit a profile about themselves and to give readers a sense of why they are seeking election. The following is from Suzanne (Suzy) Burtenshaw, who is running for Deputy Mayor. Suzanne Burtenshaw…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (642+ words) Almost a year after the city declared a state of emergency because of homeless encampments, the tents are back in Barrie’s Mulcaster Street area. A reporter ounted five tents within the triangle bound by Mulcaster, McDonald and Codrington streets in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (687+ words) Editor's Note: OrilliaMatters is profiling all the local candidates running in the Oct. 26 municipal election. In ward 4, the candidates are: Maggie Ostler Best, Danny Borzellino, Doug Cooper, Janet-Lynne Durnford (incumbent), Andrew Hill, Tyler Holmes, Tim Lauer (incumbent) and Paula Stewart....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (770+ words) Two cats disappearing within days of each other has prompted concern about coyotes moving through Midland-area neighbourhoods — and a warning for pet owners to think twice before letting their animals roam. Diane Greenfield said two of her friends lost their…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (113+ words) Steve Clarke has decisive lead in mayor's race OrilliaMatters.com Steve Clarke has decisive lead in mayor's race: OrilliaMatters poll A poll of OrilliaMatters readers has declared a decisive early leader in the mayoralty race. Of 893 votes cast, 713 people — or…...