Category Archives: Orillia News
Premier Declares State Of Emergency And Tells Truckers To "Go Home"
It's time to leave. That's the message to the trucker convoys and blockades across the province today from Premier Doug Ford. He made the comment after declaring a State of Emergency in the Province. ...
Feb 11, 2022 Source: CPAC
Barrie Man Charged After Police Flatten Tires Of Stolen Van
The OPP have sorted out the charges after a stolen van was stopped when police flattened its tires on Highway 400 in Barrie. The van was spotted in Midland by OPP Wednesday morning, and a few minutes ...
Feb 10, 2022 OPP photo via twitter.
Ontario Gradually Resuming Surgeries and Procedures
With the steady decline in COVID-19 related hospitalizations and ICU admissions in addition to stabilizing health human resources, the Province is lifting Directive 2 to begin a gradual and cautious r...
Feb 10, 2022
SMDHU Thurs Update Includes 180 New Cases, 4 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 180 new COVID-19 cases today and four deaths. Today's update also includes 5 new hospitalizations - there are currently 36 people hospitalized with...
Feb 10, 2022
Roots North Music Festival Unveils Headlining Artists
The Roots North Music Festival has announced its headlining artists for this year's event. They include: JUNO Award winning power-trio, The Good Lovelies; dynamic singer-songwriter, Steve Poltz; soulf...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Roots North Music Festival
Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie Needs Volunteer Mentors
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...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Dress For Success
Walmart Backtracks On Minimum Purchase For Rapid Test Kits
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...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Department of Health
Governor General Mary Simon Tests Positive For COVID-19
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...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Governor General
SMDHU Wed Update Includes 185 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 New Hospitalizations
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 ...
Feb 09, 2022
Military Vehicles On Local Roads Friday and Saturday
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...
Feb 09, 2022 Photo: DND/CAF 2022