Category Archives: Orillia News
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.
Sign Up For The World's Largest Virtual Cooking Class!
If you're looking for something fun to do with the kids on Family Day, you can sign up for the World's Largest Virtual Cooking Class! The family-friendly event is taking place online at 5p.m.ET on Mon...
Feb 16, 2022 Source: The Chef Upstairs
Registration Opens For Clearview's 3-On-3 Youth Hockey Tournament
Registration has opened for Clearview's first ever 3 on 3 Spring Fever Youth Hockey Tournament. The Inaugural tournament will take place from April 1st to the 3rd, 2022 at both the Stayner and Creemor...
Feb 16, 2022 Source: Clearview Township
Suspect Description Released In Barrie Convenience Store Theft
Barrie police are searching for a suspect in connection with a convenience store robbery. Police say the suspect inquired about vaping products at the Circle K on Marsellus Drive yesterday afternoon, ...
Feb 16, 2022
Reservations Open For Plots in Tiny Community Garden
Garden plots at the Tiny Community Garden, located at Perkinsfield Park, are now open for residents to reserve. Individuals can reserve a plot on the township's official website and the garden is open...
Feb 16, 2022 Source: Tiny Township