Category Archives: Orillia News
Two Cases of Monkeypox Confirmed In Canada
Two cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) made the announcement last night and said the cases were confirmed in two people from Quebec, where auth...
May 20, 2022 Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regnery/CDC/Handout via REUTERS
Barrie Offers Help In Fight Against LDD Moth
The City of Barrie is offering free burlap kits for residents to help combat the Spongy (LDD) Moth. These invasive species feed on tree leaves, destroying tree growth and taking away a trees ability t...
May 19, 2022 Source: Ontario.ca
OPP Urge Life Jacket Use Amongst Paddlers, Kayakers
The OPP is reminding all water sport enthusiasts that no one is completely safe on the water if they are not wearing a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD) Ten canoes, a kayak, a stand-up pa...
May 19, 2022 Photo from OPP
Quick Arrest Following Vehicle Theft In Penetanguishene
The OPP has made a quick arrest after a vehicle was stolen in Penetanguishene. Police say a vehicle theft was reported from a business on Overhead Bridge Road on Tuesday night and a short time later, ...
May 19, 2022
Orillia Farmers Market Moves Outdoors For The Summer Season
The Orillia Farmers' Market is moving outside for the summer season. Starting this Saturday, you can check out a mix of vendors, including those offering local produce, cured meats, wine, baked goods,...
May 19, 2022 Source: City Of Orillia
Artists Needed For Oro-Medonte Public Art Project
The Township of Oro-Medonte is inviting artists to submit to participate in a new public art project. It says "The Trees of Oro-Medonte" will represent OroMedonte's culture, history, or the four-seaso...
May 19, 2022 Source: Township of Oro-Medonte
Two of Four Main Party Leaders In Ontario Test Positive for COVID-19
The leaders of two of Ontario's four major political parties have tested positive for COVID-19, just weeks ahead of the election. Both NDP leader Andrea Horwath and Green party leader Mike Schreiner h...
May 19, 2022 NIH Image Gallery
Advance Polling Stations Open Today For Provincial Election
Advance polling stations open today ahead of the provincial election. Ontario residents who want to avoid long lineups on Election Day (June 2) can visit the advance polls, which will be available unt...
May 19, 2022 Source: Elections Ontario
Wanted Man Could Be In Barrie and Orillia Areas
A wanted man could be in the Barrie and Orillia areas. The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad says it is looking for 22 year old Jakob Beisel on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of h...
May 18, 2022 Source: OPP
SIU Closes File On Barrie Drug Overdose Case
The SIU has cleared Barrie police of any wrongdoing in the case of a break-in suspect who ended up in the hospital from a drug overdose. On April 6th police responding to a drug store break in on Essa...
May 18, 2022