Category Archives: Orillia News
Casino Rama Entertainment Centre To Reopen April 29
The Entertainment Centre at Casino Rama will officially re-open on April 29. It says all January, February, March, and shows prior to that date, have either been rescheduled or postponed as a result o...
Feb 07, 2022 Source: Casino Rama Resort
Urgent Need For Crossing Guards In Orillia
School crossing guards are needed in Orillia. There are currently 14 locations in the city where adult school crossing guards are positioned; however, there are only 10 regular and one substitute cros...
Feb 07, 2022 Source: City Of Orillia
Some Restrictions At LTC Homes Being Lifted This Week
Ontario is lifting COVID-19 restrictions in long-term care homes this week. "Our government responded swiftly to the Omicron variant to protect the health and safety of residents and staff in long-ter...
Feb 07, 2022 Source: Ministry Of Long-Term Care
Penetanguishene Home Completely Destroyed By Fire
No injuries have been reported, following a house fire in Penetanguishene. About 35 firefighters were reportedly called in to battle the blaze, which broke out early Sunday morning on Champlain Road. ...
Feb 07, 2022 Source: OPP
Service Barrie Fully Reopens For In-Person Visits Today
Starting today, Service Barrie will fully reopen to walk-in services and appointments are no longer necessary. Service Barrie is located on the first floor of City Hall, 70 Collier Street, and is open...
Feb 07, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
Orillia's Clear Garbage Bag Program Begins
Orillia's clear garbage bag program takes effect today. On their regular collection day, effective the week of Feb. 7, Orillia residents, and businesses that receive curbside collection from the City ...
Feb 07, 2022 Source: City Of Orillia
Huntsville Man With Ties To Wasaga Beach Reported Missing
A man from Huntsville has been reported missing. The OPP says 45 year old Matthew Alford was last seen on foot on Shannon Hall Road last Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 1st) and has ties to Wasaga Beach. Poli...
Feb 07, 2022 Source: OPP
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