Lake Country Pride to host queer elopements in downtown Orillia
Love will take centre stage in downtown Orillia this June as Lake Country Pride presents Pride on the Patio: Queer Elopements, offering 2SLGBTQIA+ couples a unique and inclusive way to tie the knot or renew their vows during Pride celebrations. Taking place on Friday, June 12, 2026, the initiative is presented in partnership with AWAKE…
‘Love is louder’: Lake Country Pride March both a celebration and a demonstration
Orillia lit up with Pride on Saturday afternoon as people marched down Mississaga Street for Lake Country Pride’s biggest event of the month. “I’ve lived in Orillia for coming up on nine years now and for the first five years, June came and left and there wasn’t a lot going on,” says Celeste Lalumiere. Lalumiere…
Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Award for Event in Arts, Culture, and Heritage Award
Some of the most creative, gifted and passionate members of Orillia’s arts community were recognized Wednesday night at the sixth annual Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards event at Creative Nomad Studios. This year’s event, organized by the Orillia Museum of Art and History, North Simcoe Arts, volunteers and sponsors, featured 18 nominees across five categories. Each of the nominees…