Category Archives: Orillia News
Conversion Therapy Criminal Offences Go Into Effect Today
Four new criminal offences go into effect today banning conversion therapy in Canada. Conversion therapy is defined as any practice, service or treatment designed to change a person's sexual orientati...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Government Of Canada
Downed Line Being Blamed For Knocking Out Power To Thousands
Power has been restored to parts of Muskoka today, after a downed line knocked off power to approximately 11-thousand customers. Hydro one crews worked quickly last night to restore power and heat to ...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Hydro One
Winter Weather Travel Advisory in Effect
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for parts of Simcoe County today, including: Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale. Environment Canada says snow squalls off of Georgian Bay are expected to af...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Environment Canada
Two COVID-19 Outbreaks Confirmed at OSMH
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, (SMDHU), has confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks on two of its medical units, impacting a total of 14...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: OSMH
SMDHU Reports 480 New COVID-19 Cases, 50 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 480 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. 50 of today's cases are children. 312 of today's cases are fully vaccinated, 22 partially vaccina...
Jan 06, 2022
Ontario Accelerating Boosters for Education and Child Care Staff
The Province is accelerating boosters for education and child care staff. Today Minister of Education Stephen Lecce issued a statement on additional measures and supports to protect children, staff, a...
Jan 06, 2022 Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. (image from Ont Parl)
Omicron Scammers Sending Fake Benefit Texts
Barrie police have issued a warning about scam text messages directing users to click on a link to receive the"Canada Emergency Omicron Benefit". One such message was sent to a police issued phone. Po...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
OPP Wraps Its Festive RIDE Campaign Having Charged 650 + Drivers
The OPP concluded its annual Festive RIDE campaign on January 2nd, having charged 655 drivers with impaired driving. Over the 46-day campaign, officers worked 24/7, conducting 8,370 RIDE events across...
Jan 06, 2022 OPP Cruiser
Stolen Team Canada Jersey Traced To Barrie, But Not Located Yet
Barrie Police are trying to locate a stolen white & red signed Team Canada Sidney Crosby Jersey. Police say the theft happened at a residence in York Region over the weekend, and led to the arrest...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
OPP Respond To Person In Crisis in Midland
The OPP has successfully helped a person in crisis in Midland. Police were called to an apartment above a Young and Eighth Street business yesterday, when officers negotiated with the person and two h...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: OPP