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Wild weekend in Waterloo
Glenn Howard and his Coldwater curling foursome copped its third straight Ontario championship this weekend in Waterloo [more]
Residents, dignitaries remember
Orillia-area residents had a number of opportunities to participate in local Remembrance Day ceremonies. Residents, members and guests of the Royal Canadian Legion in Orillia marched to the Cenotaph at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital for a special service on Nov. 11. Local MPP Garfield Dunlop was among the dignitaries on hand. On Friday, Mnjikaning First Nation held its Remembrance Day parade. Also on Friday, the Brechin-Mara branch of the Legion hosted a special memorial parade for local students. The Legion’s regular service was Sunday, as was the ceremony held by Branch 270 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Coldwater. Mike Dodd photos [more]
The weekend was Fab!
From tributes to records, memorabilia and celebrity guests - including Beatles promoter Peter Bennett, seen here with mayor Ron Stevens - Orillia's first Beatles Celebration was a massive success. Organizers are already looking to next year's event. [more]
Orillia serves full fare at Fall Fair
Visitors to this past weekend's 157th-annual Orillia Fall Fair were treated to three days of exhibits and activities in celebration of the region's rich agricultural heritage. [more]
Molitor goes to 24-0
Boxing took centrestage at Casino Rama on Sunday, as Canadian IBF junior featherweight champ Steve Molitor scored a technical knockout over Takalani Ndiovu in the ninth round. With the win, Molitor boosted his record to 24-0, with nine knockouts. More than 5,000 fans attended the fight, the first at the casino in seven years, which was also broadcast live in Canada and South Africa. Photography by Seanna Kreager [more]
2007 Mariposa Folk Festival
Thousands of music lovers flocked to Tudhope Park for the 2007 Mariposa Folk Festival this past weekend. Children were treated to performances by Toronto's Clay and Paper Theatre (top), while Serena Ryder dazzled the grownups with her soulful songs. Hawksley Workman headlined the folk festival's opening night, while Don McLean, of American Pie fame, took to the stage for a memorable performance on Saturday. Gordon Lightfoot wrapped up the weekend with a Sunday night show. [more]
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