Category Archives: Orillia News
Now That Snow Is Falling, Here Are Some Winter Driving Safety Tips
Now that snow has arrived, the CAA, Ministry of Transportation and OPP have released some Winter Driving Safety Tips. They say to prepare yourself by visiting the Ministry of Transportation's website ...
Nov 16, 2021
Concerts Are Back At Casino Rama Resort!
Concerts are coming back to Casino Rama Resort! Starting in January, you can enjoy shows by Russell Peters, Air Supply, Gordon Lightfoot and popular gameshow favourite, The Price is Right Live. Postpo...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Casino Rama Resort
More Than Half Of Horne Business Park Now Sold In Orillia
The City of Orillia says more than half of the Horne Business Park is now sold. It says a total of seven lots were recently sold to two businesses, Norwood Sawmills and the Drs. Runk, Porter and McNau...
Nov 15, 2021 Norwood Industries Inc., a globally recognized manufacturer of portable sawmills, has purchased approximately 12 acres of industrial land in the Horne Business Park in Orillia. Pictured left to right are Norwood President Patrick Racine, Norwood Chief Executive Officer Ashlynne Dale and Mayor Steve Clarke.
Midland Man Facing Stunt Driving Charge
A 29-year-old Midland man is facing a stunt driving charge amongst others after police say he was clocked at 160 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone. Police say the vehicle was heading northbound from the new ro...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: OPP
SMHDU Mon COVID-19 Update Includes Three Deaths, 155 New Cases, 55 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 155 new COVID-19 cases and 3 virus-related deaths in its first update from the weekend. It says 55 of today's cases are children. The healt...
Nov 15, 2021 SMDHU Mon COVID Case Count
Barrie Man Charged In Connection With Camper Van Theft
A 32-year-old Barrie man faces charges in connection with a stolen camper van in Wilberforce. Police were notified of the theft last Monday in North Algona Township. Police say Robert Smoke has been c...
Nov 15, 2021 Photo from OPP
OSPCA kicks off its iAdopt for the Holidays campaign
Give an animal in need the gift of a loving forever home this holiday season with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's iAdopt for the Holidays campaign, which officially launches today. Presented by ...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: OSPCA
Georgian Offering Free Menstrual Products At All Campuses
Georgian College is offering free menstrual products at all of its campuses. It recently installed free menstrual product dispensers in washrooms across all seven college campuses, so that no one has ...
Nov 15, 2021 Georgian College recently installed new free menstrual product dispensers in washrooms across all seven college campuses. The initiative was launched by the Georgian College Students' Association (GCSA). Ishaan Sachdeva, President of the Barrie Campus GCSA and Sheona Morrison, Manager of Student Leadership at Georgian College showcase one of the new dispensers.
Simcoe County Breaks Ground on Orillia Campus Project
Ground has officially been broken on the County Orillia Campus Project. It marks the start of construction for this important affordable housing and community hub infrastructure, which is intended to ...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: County of Simcoe
Winter Weather Travel Advisory In Effect
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for Barrie, Collingwood, Hillsdale and the Blue Mountains. Environment Canada says flurries coming in off of Georgian Bay will be heavy at times this afte...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Environment Canada