Category Archives: Orillia News

Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie needs volunteer mentors. It is looking for 10 virtual volunteer mentors to provide one-on-one career advice to its clients. The time commitment is only 3 hours a m...

Walmart has back-tracked on its a policy that had previously required customers in Ontario to make an online order of at least $35 to receive a 'free' rapid test kit. It made the change after receivin...

Another high-profile Canadian official has tested positive for COVID-19. Governor General Mary Simon has confirmed she has tested positive for the virus and is experiencing "mild symptoms". The news c...

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 185 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths. There are 144 people hospitalized due to the virus in the region currently - today's update includes ...

Approximately 150 soldiers and 20 military vehicles from the 4th Canadian Division's 31 Canadian Brigade Group will conduct military convoys from Barrie to the Sudbury area, and from Barrie to Petawaw...

The latest census data shows both Barrie and Orillia have growing populations. Barrie's population grew by 8 percent to 212,000 over the last five years. Orillia was up by 7.2 percent to just over 33,...

To further support the province's cautious easing of public health measures, the Ford government is expanding access to free rapid testing kits to the general public for at-home use. Ontario will be d...

Georgian College and Lakehead University are both getting a financial boost from the provincial government. It is investing $7.2M in funding to help provide a modern and safe learning environment for ...

There is going to be a water service disruption in a portion of Tiny Township. Officials say the Lefaive Water System, which affects Robern Avenue, Adelard Road, and Centennial Road, will be undergoin...

Nominations are now being accepted for the Clearview Women in Business Award. The Chamber of Commerce is celebrating International Women's Day with the special award, which will be presented at its 1s...