The UPS Store

Meet the new owner of The UPS Store, Kevin Le, who moved to Canada and got connected in Orillia.   BizLink is a proven transition program and tool that offer confidentiality and anonymity in buying or selling a business. Bizlink is the only program that offers a business matching service as well as wrap-around support…

Orillia Area CDC Provides $26,500.00 to Strengthen Local Businesses

In late 2021, the Orillia Area CDC ‘s Community Capacity Building Fund approved $26,500 in grants to support local projects that improve opportunities for growth and/or success within an organization/business. Of the 42 applications submitted, 12 businesses rose to the top. Proposals showcased projects that are collaborative, innovative, and address local needs and priorities, resulting…

Vettä Nordic Spa

Vettä Nordic Spa Founder and President Eric Harkonen has a passion for Finland, his Finnish heritage, and the Finnish lifestyle. So much so, that he has brought a big piece of that experience to Horseshoe Valley, for everyone to enjoy. Vettä Nordic Spa offers thermal therapy and an authentic Finnish experience with its impressive hot…

Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario

The provincial government has announced a timeline for removing all public health restrictions, including mask mandates. Effective March 14:  Mandatory vaccination policy for employees in long-term care homes is lifted Unvaccinated workers in hospitals and other high-risk healthcare settings will no longer have to partake in regular rapid testing Effective March 21:  Masking requirements will…