Category Archives: Orillia News
Midland SPCA Gardeners Gathering Fundraiser Has Begun
The Ontario SPCA Gardeners' Gathering fundraiser has begun. The week-long event by the Midland & District Animal Centre includes a virtual silent auction, which features gardening items, animal re...
May 03, 2022 Source: Midland SPCA
Barrie Recognizes Water Week With Free Tours
The City of Barrie is celebrating Drinking Water Week. It is recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the infrastructure that is required to carry it to homes and businesses, and the ...
May 03, 2022 Source: Brown and Storey-Architects Inc.
New President and CEO Announced At Waypoint
There's a new president and CEO of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene. Dr. Nadiya Sunderji will take over the position effective June 13, 2022. Waypoint was pleased to have inte...
May 03, 2022 Source: Waypoint
Increased Truck Traffic On Snow Valley Road
There will be increased truck traffic on Snow Valley Road for the next few weeks. The developers of the Micks Subdivision will be removing topsoil, with approximately 75-100 trucks anticipated per day...
May 03, 2022 Source: Springwater Township
SMCDSB Announces Outstanding Grads
A baking duo, jazz musician, improv comedian, Canada Women's Soccer player, ordained Priest and Olympic para-athlete are among this year's recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Boa...
May 03, 2022 Source: SMCDSB
Arrest Made After Multiple Vehicles and Business Struck In Ramara
A man has been arrested after multiple vehicles and a business were struck by a vehicle in Ramara Township. The OPP says the incident happened on Highway 12 south of Rama Road on Friday night. Police ...
May 03, 2022 Ontario Provincial Police
Applications Open For Online Barrie Waterfront Parking Permits
Barrie residents can now apply for their digital waterfront parking permit online. It allows them to park for free at select waterfront locations in the city through the HotSpot app and replaces the h...
May 03, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
Barrie Police Investigating Stabbing Involving 16-Year-Old Boy
Barrie police are investigating a stabbing involving a 16 year old boy. Police say the incident happened in the Johnston Street area on Saturday night, when the teen suffered serious injuries and was ...
May 03, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
National Funeral Today for Hockey Legend Guy Lafleur
Hockey legend Guy Lafleur is being laid to rest today. His funeral is taking place at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in downtown Montreal, starting at 11 this morning. The ceremony is expected to b...
May 03, 2022 Source: NHL
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 265 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 265 new COVID-19 cases today and one death. The death was a man over the age of 79 in Simcoe County. Today's update, which is the first sin...
May 02, 2022