Category Archives: Orillia News
One Hurt In Springwater Twp. Crash
OPP are looking for witnesses after a head-on crash in Springwater Township. Police say it happened on Wilson Drive Friday morning, between Snow Valley Road and Carson Road. One person was extricated ...
Feb 18, 2022 OPP photo via Twitter.
SMDHU Thurs Update Includes 150 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 150 new COVID-19 cases today and two deaths. Today's update also includes three new hospitalizations - there are currently 41 people hospit...
Feb 17, 2022
Ontario Launches Largest Tutoring Support Program
A historic funding announcement for Ontario's education system via the Province today. Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced over $26.6 billion in funding along with the introduction of Ontario's...
Feb 17, 2022 Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. (image from Ont Parl)
Restrictions Ease For Visitors At RVH
Barrie's Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is easing visitor restrictions as of Monday. For most people, the hospital will allow one visitor per patient, four visits a week, for a one hour visit. ...
Feb 17, 2022
Kempenfest Is Coming Back This Summer!
Kempenfest will return to Barrie's waterfront this summer. The popular summer event has been cancelled for two years in a row due to the pandemic. The Kempenfest committee posted on FB yesterday that ...
Feb 17, 2022
Man Charged With Arson Following Fire in Clearview
An arson charge has been laid, following a fire in Clearview. Police say it broke out at a home on the 6th Concession just before noon last Wednesday (Feb.9), and caused about 300-thousand dollars in ...
Feb 17, 2022 Photo: Clearview Fire Chief via Twitter,
SMDHU Wed Update Includes 196 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 196 new COVID-19 cases today and one death. There are also three new hospitalizations being reported by the health unit today. 47 people ar...
Feb 16, 2022
Restrictions Ease At Orillia Recreation Facilities
Restrictions are easing at Orillia's recreation facilities. As of February 17 you won't have to book ahead for drop-in activities. Existing registrations will be honoured until February 27th, but walk...
Feb 16, 2022 Source: City of Orillia.
Orillians Comply With New Clear Trash Bag Rule
Ninety Five percent of Orillia households have complied with a new rule, mandating clear bags or rigid containers for garbage. The program took effect on February 7 and appears to have nudged more peo...
Feb 16, 2022 Source: City of Orillia.
Sledder Hurt In Crash Near Penetanguishene
Provincial police are investigating a crash between a snowmobile and a car in Tiny Township It happened Wednesday Morning on Concession 13 East, at Baywood Gate just outside of Penetanguishene. One pe...
Feb 16, 2022 OPP photo via Twitter.