Arts for Peace —by Annalise Stenekes For many people in Orillia, Arts for Peace is a hidden gem that is more than just a festival. Alida (Ali) Tomasini, aged 16, has been attending this annual event since she was a small child. For Ali and many others their age, it is...
Arts for Peace Orillia: A Celebration of Community and Connection —by Annalise Stenekes After a six-year hiatus, the Orillia community is invited to gather on the grounds of the Leacock Museum Historic Site (50 Museum Drive) on Sunday June 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. for the...
The Orillia Repair Café —by Annalise Stenekes Everywhere you look, it seems that people are struggling in our communities. From food insecurity to homelessness to social isolation - many people feel like there are no solutions. Or that the solutions are too difficult...