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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
Who would have thought that being a therapy dog volunteer could lead to being inducted into the Order of St. John, one of the world's oldest humanitarian organizations in the world. Amazing.
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
Serendipitously, I had my hair done right before covering Vivid Salon's 20th anniversary celebration so I fit right in with all the gals with gorgeous hair. Thanks Julie.
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
Zero to three new dog parks coming to Orillia, depending on 2026 budget. This is my dog. Well it was either her or another photo from council chambers.
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
There are thousands of new homes planned for the Lake Country region. How do citizens weigh the need for homes with protecting the environment?
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Tyler Evans
Tyler Evans ·
Defending champion Severn Shores took on Orchard Park this morning in the Orillia Area Softball Championships. More about the tournament and its impact on local students is coming later today to OrilliaMatters.com.
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Tyler Evans
Tyler Evans ·
Mennonite Disaster Service arrived on John Street today to help the Fraser brothers rebuild their fire-torn home. More details are coming to OrilliaMatters.com this afternoon.
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Tyler Evans
Tyler Evans ·
Did you know that Orillia has won the Simcoe-Muskoka Senior Softball League 13 of the last 15 years? Look for a story coming soon to OrilliaMatters, highlighting the Orillia National Nutrition senior softball team and their secrets to success.
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
Major residential development is planned for the Orillia are. I'm endeavouring to track them.
1,550 homes are planned for these 3 areas. Inch Farm now approved for 350.
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Tyler Evans
Tyler Evans ·
The Orillia District Snowmobile Club warns that the 2026 season could be in "real trouble". Its trail groomer shed and network of trails were heavily damaged by the early spring ice storm. More on this is coming soon to OrilliaMatters.com
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
Affordable home developer Bryce Taylor of Sionito Group, says the more funding they receive from levels of government the more affordable they can make the apartments. Without funding, apartments are market rent.
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Tyler Evans
Tyler Evans ·
Twin Lakes Secondary School is hosting the Special Olympics Ontario Sports Festival today. More than 80 students from seven Orillia area schools are participating. More on this coming to OrilliaMatters.com this afternoon.
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Dave Dawson
Dave Dawson ·
This morning, the Orillia Sports Council hosted its annual Breakfast of Champions. Reporter Tyler Evans was there to chronicle the event. Check in with OrilliaMatters later today for all the details.
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
No plans tonight? Why not check out Beetlejuice Jr. production at Patrick Fogarty at 7 p.m.
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Tyler Evans
Tyler Evans ·
An OrilliaMatters reader recently used a photo I took on Canada Day 2022 in Couchiching Beach Park as inspiration for a painting. I’m honoured to see this captured moment become art!
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
Country Produce owners are a little media shy but OrilliaMatters caught up with them to feature their milestone of 50 years on business.
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Tyler Evans
Tyler Evans ·
A scarf was placed around the bust of Gordon Lightfoot outside the Orillia Opera House on Thursday, marking the second anniversary of the legendary singer-songwriter’s passing.
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Tyler Evans ·
A behind the scenes look at Conservative Adam Chambers learning the results of the election on Monday night. He spent the evening with supporters at Bonaire Golf in Coldwater. He will serve a second term as MP of Simcoe North.
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
Who knew? People speak up, act out and make art (see Ode to Orillia's Trees exhibit at Peter and Mississaga Streets) when their beloved trees come down.
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
How is the city going to add required 18,000 new homes in the next six years?
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Dave Dawson
Dave Dawson ·
Today, OrilliaMatters hosted its third annual Community Builders Award luncheon. This event recognizes local heroes in various walks of life ... it's an amazing celebration of our community and one that we take great pride in presenting. Watch OrilliaMatters over the coming days for stories on each of the winners.
Michael Gordon was recognized with the Unsung Hero award at Thursday's luncheon at Casino Rama.
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Tyler Evans
Tyler Evans ·
A chaotic crash happened this afternoon in a West Orillia shopping centre parking lot. More details on this are coming soon to OrilliaMatters.com
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
Special council meeting about strong mayor powers with an outside lawyer present is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m. I don't know how much of it will be held in open session, if any. It "may" be live streamed on city's YouTube channel.
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Dave Dawson
Dave Dawson ·
Today is the last day to vote at an advance poll ahead of the April 28 federal election. You can also vote at the Elections Canada office on Memorial Avenue. Exercise your democratic right and cast a ballot!
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Tyler Evans
Tyler Evans ·
I just met with some residents of Dancy Drive whose homes were recently flooded with sewer water. More on this is coming soon to OrilliaMatters.com
Cynda Archer stands in her partially gutted basement on Dancy Drive.
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Gisele Winton-Sarvis
Gisele Winton-Sarvis ·
As of May 1, 55 per cent of Ontario's 444 municipalities will have strong mayor powers. Will more homes be built faster?
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