6+ hour, 44+ min ago  (1115+ words) Kenny Crisp knows all about accessibility and the lack of it as the 41-year-old man has been in a wheelchair for his whole life and grew up in Parry Sound when there was no accessibility. Now living in Orillia for…...

9+ hour, 45+ min ago  (534+ words) At 55, Mike was at a routine physical required for his commercial driver's licence when his physician mentioned he was due for colorectal cancer screening using a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). At the time, Mike had no symptoms and no family…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (543+ words) The ways and means of the Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub of Simcoe County were explained'Thursday morning. "What's difficult is to articulate how much this program does and who it serves," said Mina Fayez-Baghat, the County of Simcoe's…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (311+ words) Complaints about workplace safety at an Orillia grocery store have prompted a provincial inspection, with officials confirming key details about an ongoing renovation project. In a statement provided to OrilliaMatters, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development said…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (248+ words) Parents and guardians are encouraged to take their children for their first dental visit by age one and keep up with regular checkups. Early dental care helps teeth grow properly and lowers the risk of future problems, building a strong…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (319+ words) Celebrate spring with the Orillia Crystals & Calm Vibes Holistic Healing Fair" coming to ODAS Park, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Crystals & Calm Vibes is your invitation to slow down, browse intentionally, and explore wellness through soothing energy, handmade goods, intuitive offerings, and…...

4+ day, 25+ min ago  (421+ words) HOLMES, Martin'OrilliaMatters.com Dr. Martin Snell Holmes, a dedicated & compassionate physician whose life was a testament to service, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the remarkable age of 83. Born on February 26, 1943, in Watertown, NY, Martin was the beloved son of…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (1054+ words) Carmine Stumpo came to Orillia'eight years ago to take the helm of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. The hospital recently announced Stumpo will be leaving his role as CEO/president on April 2 to take'a position with Mackenzie Health Care. Stumpo, however,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (525+ words) TORONTO " Ontario's health minister said Wednesday she is "disappointed" the federal government has left provinces and territories on their own to set rules for publicly funding nurse practitioners instead of creating a consistent, national standard. Ottawa has clarified that nurse…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (437+ words) City Med Walk-In Clinic and Pharmacy, which'was forced to close two weeks ago due to a roof collapse at the 43 Colborne St. W. plaza, is on the hunt for a new location in Orillia. Pharmacist and co-owner Riham Kassem said the…...