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Street-Wide Garage Sale!
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (67+ words) Orillia Matters. com Join us on May 23 from 8: 00 AM12: 00 PM for a neighbourhood garage sale with several homes participating! Come browse for great deals on kids' clothes, accessories, adult clothing, furniture, home goods, toys, and more! U Ask usr_705820 About This Listing…...
COLUMN: From mayor to magistrate, John Mc Cosh left his mark on Orillia's streetscape
17+ hour, 36+ min ago (941+ words) John Mc Cosh had a taste for fine homes. Born in Paris, Ont. , in 1844, John was one of five'children belonging to Dr. Robert Mc Cosh, a Scot, and one of the town's earliest physicians, and his wife Mary Irwin, an…...
You may be charged for cost of extinguishing wildfire, MNR warns
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (302+ words) DRYDEN" With the Victoria Day weekend approaching and the pickerel season opening on Saturday, the Ministry of Natural Resources is cautioning Northwestern Ontario residents to keep a close watch on campfires andany other outdoor fires. Alison Bezubiak, fire information officers…...
Local women-first baseball community inspired by cinema
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (847+ words) There may not be any crying in baseball, but in Barrie's newest ladies'baseball league, there is expected to be lots of dancing and even more fun. Initially launched in 2025 as an annual all'women's, vintage'inspired slo'pitch charity tournament, Dirt In The…...
Man charged after motorcycle clocked at 169 km/h on city road
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (112+ words) Orillia Matters. com Man charged after motorcycle clocked at 169 km/h on city road A 30-year-old Barrie man was charged with stunt-driving in the south end of Barrie on Sunday morning, resulting in the seizure of a motorcycle. On May…...
DOWNARD, Robert Gordon - Obituary - Orillia - Orillia News
13+ hour, 53+ min ago (325+ words) Posted May 17, 2026 12: 42 PM It is with deep sadness that our family announces the peaceful passing of Robert (Bob) Downard, 81, of Warminster, on May 15, 2026. Born Jan. 21, 1945, in Toronto, he was the son of George and Dorrian Downard. He is survived by…...
DOUBLE YARD SALE * VHS * MUGS * VIDEO GAMES * COLLECTABLES * HOUSE ITEMS * - North Bay News
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (62+ words) DOUBLE YARD SALE * VHS * MUGS * VIDEO GAMES * COLLECTABLES * HOUSE ITEMS * Orillia Matters. com DOUBLE Yard Sale is happening this Saturday May 23rd! Located at 82 & 77 Sherryl Cres from 9am-4pm! We will be accepting Cash, Debit, Credit Card, Digital Wallets, and e transfer! Come…...
Here's the scoop: Cool Cones has new owners, surprising new menu - Orillia News
1+ year, 1+ week ago (31+ words) 'My idea is to bring some Mexican food here,' says co-owner of downtown Orillia enterprise known for its ice cream, wizzards and slushies...
Little piece of Mexico" opens in downtown Orillia
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (863+ words) Casa Colibri brings together upbeat music, vibrant colours and bold flavours for an authentic Mexican experience in downtown Orillia. "People will feel like it's a little piece of Mexico here," says restaurant co-owner, Diego Romero. He and his wife, Dina…...
Man accused of fatal Toronto stabbing may have been friends with victim: police
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (236+ words) TORONTO " Toronto police say they have arrested a suspect accused of stabbing and killing a man investigators believe was his friend. Police say the fatal stabbing happened at an apartment building in the west end of the city shortly after…...