Category Archives: Orillia News
More Summer Concerts Added To Casino Rama Line-Up
Casino Rama Resort has announced more hot summer concerts to its lineup. They include: Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Steve Earle & The Dukes, The Music ...
Apr 06, 2022 Source: Casino Rama Resort
Nominations Open For Orillia's Woman Of The Year
Nominations are now being accepted for both Orillia's Woman of the Year. It is given to a woman who is respected for her outstanding work in the community, in the workplace, at home or all three but e...
Apr 06, 2022 Source: Orillia Business Women's Association
Coast Guard Conducting Ice-Breaking In Midland Area Today
The Canadian Coast Guard is conducting ice-breaking operations in and around the Midland area today. It says the CCGS Griffon will be breaking up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient...
Apr 06, 2022 Source: Canadian Coast Guard
Man Arrested In Barrie Child Pornography Investigation
A child pornography investigation in Barrie has resulted in the arrest of a 59 year old man. Police say the investigation began after they received a report of an unknown suspect downloading several i...
Apr 06, 2022
Traffic Stop Results In Drug Charges Against Orillia Man
A man has been arrested, following a traffic stop in Orillia. The OPP says a vehicle was stopped for a Highway Traffic Act offence early Monday morning, when a 29 year old man was taken into custody. ...
Apr 06, 2022 Source: OPP Twitter
RVH Again Cancels Surgeries Due to Latest Covid Surge
RVH has seen hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increase at a worrisome rate over the past few weeks. The hospital's CEO has issued a letter to the public: The pandemic has been long and grueling. And w...
Apr 05, 2022 Janice Skot, RVH President and CEO.
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Orillia Waterfront Land Deal Closes for $10.5 Million
The sale of some prime waterfront land in downtown Orillia is a done deal. The city has closed finalized the sale of nearly 9 acres of land along Front Street, to the FRAM building group. The city cho...
Apr 05, 2022 Source: City of Orillia.
Province Pledges To Increase Minimum Wage To $15.50 Per Hour In October
The Province will raise the minimum wage to $15. 50 per hour starting in October. The minimum wage was raised to $15 an hour in January and the government says this 8 percent increase over one year wi...
Apr 05, 2022
Traffic Complaint in Midland Results in Arrest
A driving complaint in Midland has resulted in the arrest of an 18 year old man. The OPP say a pick-up truck was speeding eastbound on Heritage Drive early Saturday morning, when it was stopped by off...
Apr 05, 2022
Geneva Park Has Been Sold By YMCA Simcoe-Muskoka
Geneva Park has been purchased from the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. It says the new owner is a community-minded entrepreneur with a history of revitalization projects in our region. The Y says Clayton Smi...
Apr 05, 2022 Source: YMCA