Horseshoe Valley Kaleidoscope —by Valerie Thornton In November 2004 we moved up to Horseshoe Valley in Oro-Medonte. Wow, that 20 years has flown by; I suddenly realized that this is the longest time I have ever lived in one home. Coming to Oro-Medonte was rather...
On Anne of Green Gables, PEI, beaches and being thankful
The Toddler Tourist: East Coasters —by Hillary HandyOccasionally, the Toddler Tourist heads north or south in the summer months to explore our province. This year, we were fortunate to head East to explore Prince Edward Island! For our Thanksgiving issue, I felt it...
Local Author’s Third Book In Series For Younger Readers
Local author on book three of series aimed at younger readers — submitted Dear Reader,My name is Megan Galati, and I am the author and creator of the “Three Pals Tales” children’s book series. The journey of the “Three Pals” began in 2021. As a stay-at-home mother...
Carley Community Hall
Carley Community Hall — by Kelly Skinner-Meyer I hope the summer was the summer you hoped it would be. The trees are already changing, and the autumnal evenings are cool and crisp. The Carley Community Hall has been the place to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and...
Readying the garden for winter, thanks for Thanksgiving
Gardening with Gail —by Gail McIlroyWell, it occurred to me even at this time of the year there are things that can be done both in the gardens and inside our indoor gardens in our homes. Here are a few tips to share with you. For the die-hard gardeners who are not...
Red-tailed hawks make home at an animal sanctuary in Severn
Speaking of Wildlife —by Jamie Proctor Welcome to the seventeenth column describing the animals of Speaking of Wildlife – Ontario animals that can’t be released back into the wilderness of Ontario due to injuries or habituation to humans. Today we’ll be looking at two...
Eady Events
Eady Events —by Bonnie Smith This morning, I sit gazing out the window at the vast endless sea that lies ahead of me and listening to the sound of the massive waves crashing the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Together with the strong winds howling outside the windows...
Are you “Active” or “Sedentary”? The answer may surprise you
The Wellness Column —by Matt from Crossfit Orillia As you’re reading this, regardless of whether you work out regularly, you may still be classified as “sedentary”. That’s right. Even if you work out five days a week, you could still fall into that category of...
Explore the Culinary Capital of Cottage Country
Explore the Culinary Capital of Cottage CountryOrillia & Lake Country is home to a world of adventure for the touring foodie! As the harvest season wraps up and the cooler air rolls into the region, we crave the hearty flavours of fall cooking. This makes it a...
Festival celebrating Gordon Lightfoot full steam ahead in November
Lightfoot Days Festival of Orillia —submitted North Simcoe Arts, formally Orillia and District Arts Council, is delighted to assist in providing visual art to accompany the Lightfoot Days event “Memories of Gordon Lightfoot – Stories and Music.” This event will take...
New Monument at Christian Island, Truth and Reconciliation Day
The Medicine Walk —by Jeff Monague On September 30, 2024, once more we will observe a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, otherwise known as Orange Shirt Day. It will be especially important for the Anishinaabeg (Ah-nish-in-aw-behg) of Christian Island as they...
Random Samplings
Random Samplings
Orillia Naturalists’ Club 2024-2025 Programming
Orillia Naturalists’ Club announce 2024-2025 Programming —submitted The Orillia Naturalists’ Club is excited to unveil its 2024-2025 program, welcoming nature lovers of all ages to join us for a dynamic series of meetings, outings, and activities. Our diverse program...
Behind-the-scenes – Gypsy
—photo by Deb Halbot Mariposa Arts Theatre’s production of GYPSY is coming up fast, Nov. 7 to 17, at the Orillia Opera House. Deb Halbot recently captured these stunning behind-the-scenes photos of rehearsals, as the production comes to life! Get your tickets for...
Edgar Hall rentals, community happenings and more
Edgar Clowes Updates —by Patricia Shellswell The Oro World Fair had another successful year. The weather was great. Congratulations to all of the entrants who made the fair a success. Encourage family and friends to enter next year. Thanks to all the volunteers.The...
Hardiness Zones, the Canadian way
Hardiness Zones, the Canadian way Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society Column by Lynne Melnyk Living next to the United States means that we are exposed to their way of doing things, including their hardiness zone maps. We have all seen US zones on plant tags or the...