Category Archives: Orillia News
Registration Opens For Barrie's Spring/Summer Rec Programs and Camps
Registration opens today for Barrie's spring and summer rec programs. This summer, the City will offer camp programs for children ages 5-12, and many for youth, at recreation centres and parks through...
Mar 01, 2022 Source: City of Barrie
Barrie Man Facing Child Pornography Charges
A child pornography investigation in Barrie has resulted in the arrest of a 26 year old man. Police say its Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began an investigation in December after receiving an...
Mar 01, 2022
Proof of Vaccination and Capacity Limits Lifted Today
Some major public health restrictions are being lifted in Ontario today. Non-essential businesses will no longer no longer be required to ask patrons for proof of COVID-19 vaccination to allow entry, ...
Mar 01, 2022 Source: Ministry Of Health
Canada Sending Anti-Tank Weapons Systems and Upgraded Ammunition To Ukraine
Canada will send more war equipment to help Ukrainians in their battle against Russia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement today. "Today we are announcing that we will be supplying Ukr...
Feb 28, 2022 via CPAC
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 243 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 243 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths. Deaths include a Muskoka woman between the ages of 65 and 79 and a woman from Simcoe over 79. It's the...
Feb 28, 2022
Small Protest Outside SMDHU Office Over Child Masking Rules
A small protest of about a dozen people has gathered outside the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit office on Sperling Drive in Barrie today. Some of the protesters arrived in vehicles covered in Can...
Feb 28, 2022 Source: Laura Hampshire
Province Establishing General Minimum Wage for Digital Platform Workers
The Province has announced legislation that gives app-based gig workers a $15 minimum wage and transparency when it comes to their tips. The "Digital Platform Workers' Rights Act" guarantees a regular...
Feb 28, 2022
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 162 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 162 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths. Deaths include three men over the age of 79 and a woman between the ages of 45 and 64 - all from Si...
Feb 25, 2022
Ontario Removing Barriers for Out-of-Province Skilled Workers
Premier Doug Ford says Ontario is in a historic labor shortage. Today the Premier said there are lots of jobs waiting to be filled across the Province and it's costing the province billions. He's roll...
Feb 25, 2022
Buy Fresh Fruits and Veggies For People In Need
The Barrie Good Food Box program helps individuals or families experiencing food insecurity. The boxes are packed with fresh, high-quality, seasonal fruits and vegetables, which can be purchased month...
Feb 25, 2022 Source: Good Food Box Program