Category Archives: Orillia News
Province Seeing 'Glimmers of Hope' In Fight Against Omicron
The Province is starting to see glimmers of hope. Today Health Minister Christine Elliott says Omicron cases are expected to peak in Ontario this month. And Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kieran Moore says...
Jan 19, 2022 Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott
Simcoe County Skate Trail Is Now Open
After a successful soft launch to the season, the County of Simcoe skate trail has officially opened for the 2022 season. It remains a popular winter destination for residents across the region with o...
Jan 19, 2022 Source: Simcoe County Museum
After-School Virtual Programs For Students Diagnosed With ASD
Social and recreational programs are being offered for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They will be held virtually and will focus on...
Jan 19, 2022
Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Kids Available In Simcoe-Muskoka
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids are now being held in Simcoe County and Muskoka. The health unit says first and second pediatric doses for children aged five to 11 years are available at the...
Jan 19, 2022 Source: SMDHU
Citizen Complaints Lead To Arrests Of Two Alleged Drunk Drivers
Some concerned citizens have helped the OPP arrest two suspected drunk drivers in South Georgian Bay over the weekend. On January 16, 2022 at 8:32 p.m. officers attended the area of the Mountainview P...
Jan 19, 2022 Source: OPP
Enjoy 21 Days of Electricity-Rate Relief
Off-peak electricity rates for residents and small businesses start today. The Ontario government is providing 21 days of electricity-rate relief to support families and workers spending more time at ...
Jan 18, 2022 Source: Ontario Energy
SMDHU Tues Report Includes 319 COVID-19 Cases and Four Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 319 new COVID-19 cases today and four deaths. The deaths include a man between the ages of 45 and 64 from Muskoka and three Simcoe County r...
Jan 18, 2022
Collision Involving A Police Vehicle In Orillia
The OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a police vehicle this morning in Orillia. There were no injuries and the investigation is ongoing. More details may be released later. If you hav...
Jan 18, 2022 Source: OPP Twitter
OPP Establish Tip Line To Help Find Abducted Wasaga Beach Woman
The OPP has established a dedicated tip line in the hopes of solving a recent Wasaga Beach abduction. 37-year-old Elnaz Hajtamiri (right) was abducted from her Wasaga Beach Trailwood Place home on Jan...
Jan 18, 2022
Support a Barrie restaurant to have your parking ticket cancelled
It pays to eat at restaurants in Barrie. Starting today, residents who receive a parking ticket in paid parking areas from the City of Barrie can have the ticket canceled if they provide proof of purc...
Jan 18, 2022