Category Archives: Orillia News
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After a couple of mild days to enjoy, the bitter cold has returned. The temperature is going to fall throughout the day and stay there for at least the next 24-36 hours. An Extreme Cold Weather Alert ...
Jan 14, 2022 Source: SMDHU
Rig Impounded For Stunt Driving In Springwater
A tractor trailer driver has lost his rig for two weeks after being charged with stunt driving in Springwater Township. Huronia West OPP say the rig was clocked doing 103 in a 50 zone on Thursday afte...
Jan 13, 2022 Source: opp.ca
Orillia's Leadbetter Foods Hosts Vaccine Clinic
Employees of Leadbetter Meats in Orillia have received their booster doses at work. The company organized an onsite vaccine clinic Thursday, one of a series of clinics at meat processing facilities ar...
Jan 13, 2022 Photo: Rob Wiltshire
OPP Investigating Break, Enter & Theft at Hwy 11 North Gas Station
Police are investigating a break, enter and theft at a Hwy 11 North gas station. Bracebridge OPP responded to the Shell station in Gravenhurst on January 3rd at midnight. The break-in happened between...
Jan 13, 2022
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...
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