Category Archives: Orillia News
Hot and Humid End To The Month Of May
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for most of southern Ontario, including Simcoe County, warning of the first heat event of the season. It says hot and increasingly humid weath...
May 30, 2022 Jennifer C. / CC
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 95 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 95 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths. One person has also been hospitalized since the last update on Wednesday. There are currently 21 people hosp...
May 27, 2022
Search Underway In Midhurst For Missing 87 Year Old
A search is underway in the Midhurst area of Springwater Township for an 87 year-old man who took his dogs for a walk yesterday afternoon and has not been seen since. Harvey Doherty was last seen arou...
May 27, 2022 Image provided by the OPP
OPP Holds 2022 Central Region Awards Ceremony
The OPP has recognized a number of officers and civilians for their efforts throughout the region. The Central Region OPP Awards Ceremony was held yesterday in Orillia. Held at the Hawk Ridge Golf and...
May 27, 2022
You Can Still Register For the Walk For Alzheimer's On Sunday
It's time for the Alzheimer Society's biggest fundraiser of the year. The 24th Annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is scheduled for Sunday (May 29th) at the Simcoe County Museum. This is ...
May 27, 2022 Source: Alzheimer Society
Let's Go Fly A Kite!
You can learn about the fascinating history of making and flying kites. The MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie is hosting an event on Saturday from 11am-noon, when participants will be guided through the a...
May 27, 2022 Source: MacLaren Art Centre
Ramara Considering Renaming Roads
Ramara is looking at renaming some roads in the township to get rid of duplication and avoid confusion. In some cases there are separate roads in the township with the same name, or names that are sim...
May 26, 2022 Source: ramara.ca
Orillia Launches Online Tourism Ambassador Certificate Program
The City of Orillia has launched a free online Tourism Ambassador Certificate program to help educate all current and prospective frontline tourism and hospitality employees in the community to delive...
May 25, 2022 Source: City of Orillia
Orillia McDonald's Restaurants Raise $13,424 on McHappy Day
On this year's McHappy Day, Orillia McDonald's restaurants raised over 13-thousand dollars to support the community's sick babies and children. Fifty percent of the funds raised will go to Soldiers' M...
May 25, 2022 Cutline: McDonald's supports Paediatric Unit at Soldiers' on McHappy Day, Wednesday, May 11th. Pictured Mark Riczu, Jason O'Neill, Jennifer O'Neill, Audra Jesso
Barrie Police Charge 5th Person In Connection With Assault on Teen
Barrie police have charged a fifth person in connection with a stabbing incident last month, that left a 16 year-old with serious injuries. Investigators say a 16 year old female suspect faces charges...
May 25, 2022 Source: Barrie Police