Category Archives: Orillia News
CAA Kicks of 18th Annual Worst Roads Campaign
The Canadian Automobile Association has kicked off its 18th Annual Worst Roads Campaign today. It provides Ontarians a platform to make our roads safer by helping different levels of government unders...
Mar 22, 2022 Source: CAA
Liberals and NDP Make Tentative "Confidence and Supply" Agreement
The Prime Minister has made a big announcement today. Justin Trudeau has confirmed that Canada's minority Liberal government has reached a tentative agreement with the NDP, effective from today throug...
Mar 22, 2022 Source: CPAC
It's Collingwood Museum Vs. OPP Museum In March Madness Final
The third and final round of Simcoe County's March Madness artifact showdown is between Collingwood Museum and the OPP Museum. The initiative has provided local heritage sites with a great opportunity...
Mar 22, 2022 Source: Simcoe County
Man Electrocuted in Orillia
Police have released more information on a sudden death on Saturday in Orillia. OPP say a man was electrocuted early Saturday after illegally entering a power transformer compound on Industrial Drive....
Mar 21, 2022 Ontario Provincial Police
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 227 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 227 new COVID-19 cases in its first update since Friday. There have been four new hospitalizations. 21 people are currently hospitalized wi...
Mar 21, 2022
Province Introduces Legislation to Avoid Future Border Blockades
The Ontario government is introducing new measures to avoid future protests at international border crossings. It says these new measures include legislation that, if passed, would enable law enforcem...
Mar 21, 2022 Source: Solicitor General
Get #LotsOfSocks To Support World Down Syndrome Day
Put some colour on your feet today for World Down Syndrome Day! The #LotsOfSocks campaign, which involves wearing mismatched, crazy, or colourful socks, raises awareness of Down syndrome. The initiati...
Mar 21, 2022 Source: World Down Syndrome Day
Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison Outlines CPC Leadership Campaign Priorities
Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison has outlined his campaign priorities as he runs for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. BC's Marc Dalton also launched his campaign on social med...
Mar 21, 2022 Source: Scott Aitchison
Mandatory Mask Mandate Lifts In Most Settings Across Ontario Today
Starting today, the mask mandate is being lifted in most indoor public spaces in the province. The Ontario government has removed the mandatory masking requirement for most settings, including schools...
Mar 21, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Pellets Shot At Orillia Transit Bus
Police converged on an Orillia nieghbourhood Friday morning after pellet guns were discharged at an Orillia transit bus. OPP say two male suspects were observed shooting pellets at the windows of a bu...
Mar 18, 2022 File photo of Orillia Transit bus. Source: Orillia.ca