Category Archives: Orillia News
Barrie's International Relations Committee Has New Website
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...
Mar 09, 2022 City Of Barrie Logo
Registration Opens For Orillia's Spring Rec Programs and Summer Camps
Registration is now open for spring recreation programs as well as summer camps and swimming lessons in Orillia. For the first time since 2019, recreation and camp programs will be operating at full c...
Mar 09, 2022 Source: City of Orillia
Orillia Approves New Incentive Programs For Projects Downtown
Orillia City Council has approved a new suite of incentive programs geared towards projects that will add jobs and housing downtown. The new programs, offered through the City's Downtown Tomorrow Comm...
Mar 09, 2022 Source: City Of Orillia
Racist and Homophobic Attack During International Women's Day Event
Police are expected to launch an investigation, following a racist and homophobic attack during an online International Women's Day Event in Barrie. Shelly Skinner, president and founder of UPlift Bla...
Mar 09, 2022 Source: UPlift Black
SMDHU Tues Update Includes 113 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 113 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths. Deaths include two men from Simcoe County between the ages of 65 and 79. Today's update also include...
Mar 08, 2022
Ontario Modernizing School Science Curriculum
The Province is introducing a new science and technology curriculum and de-streaming the Grade 9 science course for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 to 8: Science and...
Mar 08, 2022
Bracebridge Woman Releases First Book On Alzheimer's Dementia
A Bracebridge woman has released her first book outlining the hope and struggle in caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's Dementia. Dear Braveheart - a Caregiver's Loving Journey through Alzheimer's D...
Mar 08, 2022 Source: Crossfield Publishing
Local Realtor Challenge In Support Of We Are All Soldiers' Campaign
Some local realtors have started a challenge in support of the We Are All Soldiers' campaign at OSMH. It was initiated by a 25-thousand dollar donation by Bill and Michelle Kindou of Sutton Group Ince...
Mar 08, 2022 Source: OSMH
Charges Laid After Vehicle Ends Up In The Ditch On Hwy 400
Charges have been laid, after a vehicle ended up in the ditch on Highway 400 south of Port Severn. A passing motorist called police about the vehicle on Sunday night, when officers located a Dodge Car...
Mar 08, 2022 Source: OPP
Drugs, Weapons and Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Midland
Drugs, weapons and a stolen vehicle have been recovered, after a vehicle failed to stop for police in Midland. The OPP says a speeding vehicle was noticed on Heritage Drive by an officer on patrol on ...
Mar 08, 2022 Source: OPP