Category Archives: Orillia News
SMDHU Wed Update Includes 358 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 358 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. Currently, there are 27 people hospitalized with the virus in the region and six people in ...
Jan 13, 2022
Orillia Residents Encouraged to Stay Active Outdoors This Winter
The City of Orillia encourages residents to take advantage of trails and parks within the community to stay active this winter. "Staying active is essential to maintaining our physical and mental heal...
Jan 13, 2022 Source: City of Orillia
Penetanguishene Lowers Flag To Honour Passing Of Former Fire Chief
Penetanguishene Town Hall has lowered its flags to honour the passing of Ted Light, a retired Penetanguishene Fire Chief. "On behalf of my Council colleagues, staff and the residents of the town, I of...
Jan 13, 2022 Source: Town of Penetanguishene
Lotto 6/49 Ticket Worth $36.4 Million Sold In Barrie
Check your lottery tickets! The LOTTO 6/49 jackpot from last night's draw was sold in Barrie. It's worth more than 36.4 million dollars. WINNING NUMBERS 08 21 26 29 31 46 Bonus 40 An ENCORE ticket wor...
Jan 13, 2022 Source: OLG
Barrie Man Last Seen In Penetanguishene Reported Missing
The OPP is continuing to search for a missing man last seen in Penetanguishene just before Christmas. Police say 31 year old Andrew Flood is from Barrie and is known to also have contacts in the St. T...
Jan 13, 2022 Source: OPP
Barrie Exploring Affordable Housing Options
The City of Barrie invites places of worship and owners of institutional-zoned properties to help the municipality find ways to create more affordable housing options in the city, through an innovativ...
Jan 13, 2022 City Of Barrie Logo
OPP Investigating Home Invasion and Abduction in Wasaga Beach
The OPP is currently y investigating a home invasion and abduction in Wasaga Beach. Police say they were called about a reported abduction from a residence on Trailwood Place around 830 last night and...
Jan 13, 2022 Source: OPP
SMDHU Wed Update Includes 300 New COVID-19 Cases and 4 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 300 new COVID-19 cases today and four deaths. The health unit is no longer breaking down cases by specific geographical locations. 52 of to...
Jan 12, 2022
New Light Display for Downtown Barrie
A new temporary outdoor light installation is operating in downtown Barrie The display is called Cycle and it will be at Meridian Place until January 18. A city news release says the display is inspir...
Jan 12, 2022 Source: creos.io/en/
Province Unveils Plan For Jan. 17th Return To In-Person Learning
The return to in-person learning on January 17th will happen with stronger protections in place. That from Education Minister Stephen Lecce today who says students and staff in the Province's child ca...
Jan 12, 2022 Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. (image from Ont Parl)