Category Archives: Orillia News
It's Snowmobile Safety Week
It's Snowmobile Safety Week. The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) joins the North American snowmobile community and our Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) partners in celebrating the 2022 sn...
Jan 17, 2022 Source: OFSC
Barrie Couple Celebrates $100,000 Lotto Win
Saying "yes" to Encore paid off for Penney and Rodney (Rod) Bailey of Barrie. They matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in the exact order in the December 24th, 2021 LOTTO MAX draw to win $100...
Jan 17, 2022 Barrie Couple Lotto Win
Three People Arrested In Orillia Drug Bust
A drug bust in Orillia has resulted in three arrests. The OPP executed a search warrant in the city on Friday, when officers seized a quantity of: Cocaine MDMA/Prescription Drugs Debt Lists Packaging ...
Jan 17, 2022 Source: OPP
Health Canada Approves Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill
Health Canada has authorized the emergency use of PAXLOVID, an investigational medicine, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults, with mild to moderate symptoms, who are at high risk ...
Jan 17, 2022 Source: rarrarorro/Depositphotos
#BettyWhiteChallenge To Honour Late Star's 100th Birthday
The legendary Betty White would have turned 100 years old today. The award-winning actress and comedian passed away at the age of 99 on New Year's Eve, just a few days after suffering a stroke. Her fa...
Jan 17, 2022 Source: OSPCA
Auction Bidding and Viewing Begins For Power Of The Purse Fundraiser
Silent auction bidding and live auction viewing have opened for the annual Power of the Purse fundraiser. The 6th annual fundraiser by Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie is being held on Saturday, J...
Jan 17, 2022 Source: Dress For Success
It's Blue Monday
Mother Nature certainly isn't helping, but today is Blue Monday. It takes place on the third Monday in January, and raises awareness around depression, anxiety and people suffering from the winter blu...
Jan 17, 2022 Source: NCC
Small Simcoe County Garbage Cart Exchange Begins
Want a smaller garbage cart? Starting today, Simcoe County residents can submit online requests to exchange their existing garbage and recycling carts for smaller sizes. Exchanges will be free of char...
Jan 17, 2022 Source: County Of Simcoe
SMDHU Closes COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinics Today Due To Weather
For the safety of its staff and clients al COVID-19 community vaccine clinics by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit are closed today due to poor weather conditions. The COVID-19 Vaccination Clini...
Jan 17, 2022 Source: SMDHU
Schools Closed and Buses Cancelled Across Simcoe-Muskoka Today
Due to the inclement weather, all school buses and vans to schools in ALL weather zones of Simcoe County are cancelled today, along with all buses to schools in Muskoka, Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes ...
Jan 17, 2022 Source: SCDSB