Category Archives: Orillia News
Police Investigating Double Drowning In Dysart et al
Two people have drowned after a canoe capsized on Moose Lake. The OPP says at approximately 10:26 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a report of a capsized canoe on Moose Lake in Dysart et al Towns...
Nov 08, 2021
Snowbirds Hit The Road As U.S. Land Border Reopens Today
It's an exciting day for Snowbirds. The U.S. land border has reopened to fully vaccinated Canadian travellers today, for the first time since March 2020. The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) estima...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: US Customs and Border Protection
Missing Angus Woman Pronounced Dead In Hospital
An elderly woman missing in the Angus area since Thursday has died. Nottawasaga OPP say that 78-year-old Jana Kilkorka was found Saturday morning. She was transported to hospital, where she was pronou...
Nov 07, 2021 Source: OPP Twitter
Whisker N Wags Virtual Auction Has Begun
The Whisker N Wags Auction has begun. The annual event raises funds from items donated to the Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre. The goal is to raise $10,000 for animals in need. For more details on ...
Nov 06, 2021 Source; Orillia SPCA
SMDHU Fri COVID-19 Update Includes 52 New Cases, 15 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 52 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. 15 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 1 new hospitalization and 33 newly ...
Nov 05, 2021 SMDHU Friday COVID Update
Santa Claus Is Still Coming To Barrie
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that while a traditional parade just isn't possible this year, Santa Claus is still coming to Barrie!! In addition to pop-up visits with several l...
Nov 05, 2021 Source: Barrie Chamber
TUMS Recall
Two lots of TUMS Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets are being recalled in Canada because they may contain metal fragments. The products were sold in 750 mg bottles (lot 7B3G) and packages of 3 ro...
Nov 05, 2021 Source: Health Canada
Oro-Medonte Remembrance Day Ceremony On Sunday
The Township of Oro-Medonte will be holding a Remembrance Day Ceremony this weekend. It will begin at 11a.m. Sunday at the Cenotaph at Old Town Hall, where COVID-19 protocols will be in place. https:/...
Nov 05, 2021 Source: Township Of Oro-Medonte
Pumpkinpalooza Returns To Springwater This Weekend
Pumpkin-Palooza returns to Springwater this weekend. The event by the Springwater-Vespra Lions Club is scheduled for Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. at the intersection of Pooles Road and Old Second South ...
Nov 05, 2021 Source: Facebook
SCDSB Holding French Immersion Information Sessions
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is holding information session this month on its French Immersion (FI) program, which is available at select schools throughout Simcoe County beginning ...
Nov 05, 2021 Source: SCDSB