Category Archives: Orillia News

Kevin Weaver has been named the next President and CEO of Georgian College. It's effective June 20th. The Georgian College Board of Governors selected Weaver who will succeed Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes ...

The 26-year-old suspect in a 4-year double murder investigation has been charged after being arrested in Gravenhurst. The 2018 double murder took the life of 15-year-old Alfred Wong, says Vancouver Po...

Not everyone agrees with the province's decision to lift mask mandates for indoor settings on March 21st. The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) says the government's decision is "ill-co...

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 79 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death. 22 people are hospitalized with the virus across the region and 7 people are in ICU. No new hospitalizat...

Ontario's top doctor Dr. Kieran Moore says the Province's mask mandate for most settings will end on March 21st. Today the Chief Medical Officer announced the Provincial plan. "With continued improvem...

A Barrie Church is holding an online auction and sale in order to help pay for repairs and upgrades made to the 60 year old building. Grace United on Grove Street has hundreds of items up for grabs in...

The Masked Singer National Tour is making a stop at Casino Rama Resort. It will feature favourite characters from the show and surprise celebrity guests. Saturday, June 11 SHOWTIME: 8 PM, DOORS OPEN: ...

Eight local sites across Simcoe County are competing in a March Madness artifact showdown online. The museums, art centres and historic sites participating in the event are from Collingwood, Orillia, ...

Barrie City Council has approved the continuation of three key economic recovery programs. Business in the Parks, Patios Everywhere and Open Air Dunlop will all be continued in 2022 to help businesses...

The City of Barrie's International Relations Committee has a new website. The Committee made a presentation at City Council this week to unveil the new site that is dedicated to Barrie's international...