Orillia man helps lead effort to bring hope to kids in Rwanda

Most of us would have difficulty finding Rwanda on a map. The tiny village of Kibeho does not even appear on many maps. But the small, dirt-poor community is forever imprinted on the hearts of an international army of volunteers – which included Orillia’s Mark Goode –...

Playground in memory of Jacob Noble being built

From the moment he was born, Jacob Noble fought for every breath. He lived with cerebral palsy, his lungs routinely failed him and he had a hole in his heart that necessitated surgery. His life seemed, at times, like a series of surgeries and medical appointments....

Orillia Playgrounds in Memory of Teens

A playground in memory of 15 year old Jacob Noble of Orillia should be completed August 19th. Representatives from Where Angels Play have started fundraising efforts to help with the cost of building the playground in Couchiching Beach Park… (Read the full...

New playground additions honour Orillia youths

A waterfront park will become home to a playground honouring the life of a local youth. The city is moving forward on a plan by a U.S.-based foundation to establish a playground at Couchichiching Beach Park in memory of Jacob Noble, who died in March of 2015, just shy...