Category Archives: Orillia News
Snow Returns to the Forecast
After the rain washed away most of the snow, we're getting more of it. A Snow Squall Warning is in effect for parts of Simcoe County (Barrie/Collingwood/Hillsdale), while a Winter Travel Advisory has ...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: Environment Canada
SIU Investigating Police Taser And Rubber Bullet Incident in Barrie
The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating following the police discharge of an Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN) at a 39-year-old man in Barrie this morning. Preliminary information s...
Nov 25, 2021
Midland Senior Charged With Child Luring
The OPP have charged an 85 year-old Midland man with child luring. Police allege a man made plans to meet an underage female victim in Orillia for a sexual purpose. Police have charged him with two ch...
Nov 25, 2021 Photo from OPP
SMHDU Thurs COVID-19 Update Includes 51 New Cases, 19 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health unit is reporting 51 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 19 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 4 new hospitalizations and 66 newly resolve...
Nov 25, 2021 Thurs SMDHU COVID-19 Case Update
PM Statement On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: "Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of...
Nov 25, 2021 Source: Government Of Canada
First-Ever Downtown Story Walk
The Family Department at the Orillia Public Library is hosting its first ever Downtown Story Walk! Start at the Library to begin the hilarious picture book "Is Everyone Ready For Fun" by Jan Thomas. T...
Nov 25, 2021 Source: Orillia Public Library
Cut Down Your Tree AND Support Local Charities
The 2021 Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club's annual 'cut your own' Christmas Tree Sale starts this weekend. Dates of sale: Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, Dec. 11-12, and Dec. 18-19 Hours of sale: 10 a.m....
Nov 25, 2021 The Orillia Fish And Game Conservation Club, Tree Farm
Ramara's 2022 Proposed Budget
Ramara Council has prepared the 2022 Proposed Budget, and it is available to view online or in person at the Township Administration Building. In light of a zero percent increase in the municipal tax ...
Nov 25, 2021 Source: ramara.ca
Enjoy A Simcoe County Christmas At The Museum
The County Museum is presenting a Simcoe County Christmas. Between December 3 and 17 visitors to the museum can take part in various Christmas-themed activities. A Simcoe County Christmas is an in-per...
Nov 25, 2021 Source: Simcoe County Museum
Clearview Launches Toys For Tickets Campaign
Clearview Township is once again supporting the Simcoe County Paramedics Christmas Toy Drive through the 'Toys for Tickets' initiative. It allows anyone who receives a parking ticket before December 1...
Nov 25, 2021 Source: Clearview Township