Gisele Winton Sarvis

1 week ago | barrietoday.com | Gisele Winton Sarvis

The Port of Orillia, which opens on Friday, will once again be operated through an agreement with the Orillia and District Chamber of Commerce — the next step in a 40-year partnership. When asked by OrilliaMatters why the operation of the port was not tendered out, staff referred to a council decision to award the contract to the local chamber Sept. 9.

1 week ago | orilliamatters.com | Gisele Winton Sarvis

The Orillia Legion is looking to expand its footprint across Mississaga Street, literally. Plans are in the works to create a painted commemorative crosswalk outside the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34 at the foot of Orillia's main street. "It's in honour of our veterans who died for us so we could have freedom here in Canada," said Coun. Ralph Cipolla, who brought the idea to council April 28 as an inquiry motion.

1 week ago | orilliamatters.com | Gisele Winton Sarvis

Talented Patrick Fogarty drama students are more than ready to present Beetlejuice Jr. on stage tonight through Thursday night in Orillia. "We've been working since October. The many snow days and the ice storm, which closed the school for a week, made it very challenging. We were supposed to present in April ... here we are in May," said Tina Osburn, the musical's director and drama teacher. "They are definitely ready. We had a great dress rehearsal last night," Osburn said.

1 week ago | orilliamatters.com | Gisele Winton Sarvis

The Port of Orillia, which opens on Friday, will once again be operated through an agreement with the Orillia and District Chamber of Commerce — the next step in a 40-year partnership. When asked by OrilliaMatters why the operation of the port was not tendered out, staff referred to a council decision to award the contract to the local chamber Sept. 9.

1 week ago | orilliamatters.com | Gisele Winton Sarvis

An idea to educate the public about identifying plant and tree species within Couchiching Beach Park turns out to be a costly venture. Costs to sign all the trees and plants would cost approximately $60,000, while the cost for three large signs came in at approximately $9,500, according to a staff report presented to council recently.