Category Archives: Orillia News
Ottawa Declares State Of Emergency Due To Ongoing Protest
A state of emergency has been declared in Ottawa. Mayor Jim Watson made the declaration on Sunday due to the ongoing demonstration over COVID-19 restrictions that is taking over the downtown core . He...
Feb 07, 2022 Source: Ottawa Police
OPP Central Region Welcomes New Officers
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region is welcoming 29 Provincial Constables who graduated today after completing their training at the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, and the Ontario Provin...
Feb 04, 2022
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 176 New COVID-19 Cases, Five Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 176 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths. Deaths include three Simcoe County residents, a woman and two men over the age of 79 and two men fr...
Feb 04, 2022
Barrie Police Officer Charged With Criminal Harassment and Extortion
News Release from Barrie Police Service: On Friday, February 4, 2022, a sworn member of the Barrie Police Service was charged with Criminal Harassment and Extortion in relation to events that occurred...
Feb 04, 2022
Springwater Looking For New Farmers' Market Manager
Springwater is searching for a local community group or individual interested in operating its Farmers' Market in Elmvale. The partner would act as the Market Manager, and would be responsible for: -V...
Feb 04, 2022 Source: Springwater Township
End of an Era, Penetanguishene SS Memorial Documentary, Now Available
End of an Era, the Penetanguishene Secondary School memorial documentary, has been released. The Town of Penetanguishene finalized an agreement to purchase the 13-acre property, 51 Dunlop Street - the...
Feb 04, 2022 Source: Town of Penetanguishene
Mariposa Folk Festival Reveals Initial 2022 Line-Up
The Mariposa Folk Festival has unveiled its initial lineup for this summer. The festival is set to return to Tudhope Park in Orillia from July 8-10 with more than 40 acts including Mavis Staples, Sere...
Feb 04, 2022 Source: Mariposa Folk Festival
Barrie's Hello Winter Kicks Off This Weekend
Barrie's Hello Winter festival kicks off this weekend. The event is taking place in lieu of Winterfest and will feature six weeks of fun, engaging and safe activities to help residents and visitors en...
Feb 04, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
GO VAXX Bus Returns To Orillia Next Week
The GO VAXX bus is coming back to Orillia. It will be at Lakehead University parking lot next Tuesday (Feb 8) from 11 am to 5 pm. Book your appointment starting at 8 am on Monday, Feb. 7 by visiting h...
Feb 04, 2022 Source: Ontario Government
Barrie Man Wins $250,000 With Scratch Lottery Ticket
Playing a scratch lottery ticket has made a Barrie man a quarter of a million dollars richer. Junior Thomas won the $250,000 top prize with INSTANT MERRY & BRIGHT. "I'm a regular lottery player an...
Feb 04, 2022 Source: OLG