Category Archives: Orillia News
SMHDU Mon COVID-19 Update Includes 102 New Cases, 18 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 102 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 18 of today's cases are children. Today's update -the first since last week - also includes 22 ne...
Nov 08, 2021 SMDHU COVID Update
Province Aims to Reduce Gridlock With Bradford Bypass
The Province is pledging to reduce gridlock in the region with a new bypass. The Bradford Bypass would be a new four-lane freeway that connects Highway 400 and Highway 404 in Simcoe County and York Re...
Nov 08, 2021 Masked Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Honours Bravery and Sacrifice on Indigenous Veterans Day
Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement marking Indigenous Veterans Day: "Today, we honour the bravery, service, and sacrifice of First Nation, Inuit and M...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: Royal Canadian Legion
2022 OPP Canine Unit Calendar Now Available
The sixth annual OPP Canine Unit calendar is now available for 2022. It features canines from across Ontario showing off their specialized skills and day-to-day commitment to community safety. Each mo...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: OPP
Youth Causing Ongoing Mischief and Disturbances In Bracebridge
The OPP is investigating several incidents involving young people in Bracebridge. Police say they have received multiple calls from members of the public reporting ongoing issues with youth involved i...
Nov 08, 2021 Image from Twitter
Georgian College Athletic And Fitness Centre Reopens To Students
The Georgian College Athletic & Fitness Centre on the Barrie campus will re-open to students starting today. The centre will open with reduced capacity and students must book their fitness or recr...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: Georgian Grizzlies
More Than 80 Employers At Simcoe County Virtual Job Fair
If you're looking for a job or maybe a different one, another virtual job fair is being held in Simcoe County this week. The online "Work in Simcoe County" Job Fair takes place from 10-2 tomorrow, whe...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: Simcoe County EDO
Curbside Battery Collection In Orillia This Week
Curbside Battery Collection will take place in Orillia this week. From Nov. 8 - 13, 2021, residents can set out spent household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button batteries, etc.) in a sealed clear ...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: City Of Orillia
Barrie Police Expands Online Reporting Options
Barrie Police has expanded its online crime reporting options to include: Disturbing the Peace, Trespassing and Suspicious Circumstances. The online service requires users to input information on the ...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: Barrie Police
Two Alleged Drunk Drivers Arrested Following Separate Crashes On Same Day
Two alleged drunk drivers have been arrested, following separate crashes on the same day. The OPP responded to a report of debris on the road on Concession 16 east and Methodist Point in Tiny Township...
Nov 08, 2021 Ontario Criminal Lawyers