Category Archives: Orillia News
Barrie Making Plans For New Year's Eve
The City of Barrie is helping residents enjoy the holiday season throughout December, ending with a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration to usher in 2022. In lieu of the traditional Downtown Cou...
Dec 07, 2021 Source: City of Barrie Facebook
More Snow Squalls Possible Off Georgian Bay Today
Snow squalls are expected off Georgian Bay today. Environment Canada says snowfall accumulations exceeding 15 cm in 12 hours are possible, but the squalls will weaken into flurries this afternoon. Rap...
Dec 07, 2021 Chiara Coetzee
Giving Tuesday Raises $216K For Lakehead University
Lakehead University officials have been blown away by the more than $216,000 donated to student financial aid on Giving Tuesday (Nov.30), thanks to donations from alumni, friends of the university, fa...
Dec 07, 2021 Source: Lakehead University
Georgian College Gets Double The Financial Boost From Giving Tuesday
As a part of the global Giving Tuesday initiative (Nov. 30), Georgian College launched a one-day digital appeal through the Grizzlies Give Back program, asking alumni to support student success initia...
Dec 07, 2021 Source: Georgian College
Registration Opens Today For Barrie's Winter Rec Programs
Registration opens today for Barrie's Winter Rec Programs. "As we head into the winter, we know it's more important than ever to stay mentally and physically active," says Rob Bell, Director, Recreati...
Dec 07, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
Orillia's 2022 Budget Includes 2.98% Tax Increase For 2022
Balancing the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased inflation rates and other economic pressures, Orillia Council has approved a 2022 budget with a 2.98 per cent tax rate increase. "De...
Dec 07, 2021 Source: City of Orillia
Barrie Approves 2.94% Tax Hike For 2022
Barrie City Council has approved a 2.94 per cent tax increase for 2022. The operating budget of $392 million will deliver city services, and a capital budget of $346 million will be used to continue r...
Dec 07, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
Barrie Police seize loaded handgun, suspected fentanyl and cocaine
A Barrie man is facing drug trafficking and other charges after a disturbance was reported to police in the city. Saturday, Barrie Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the P...
Dec 06, 2021
SMDHU Mon COVID-19 Update Includes 236 New Cases, 76 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health unit is reporting 236 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 76 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 1 new hospitalization and 112 newly resolv...
Dec 06, 2021 SMDHU Mon COVID Case Count
SMDHU Invites Parents to Live Q&A on COVID-19 Vaccination for Kids 5 to 11
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is hosting a virtual live Q & A for parents and caregivers on COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged five to 11 years on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 7 -...
Dec 06, 2021 SMDHU Logo