Category Archives: Orillia News
Heavy, Substantial Rainfall Expected
A special weather statement is in effect for parts of southern Ontario today. Environment Canada says periods of rain beginning early this morning may create hazardous driving conditions, since wet ro...
Oct 25, 2021 Midnight Believer
Capacity Limits Lifted Today at Restaurants, Gyms, Casinos
Starting today, the province is lifting capacity limits in the vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required, such as restaurants, bars, gyms and casinos. At this time, the governme...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Government Of Ontario
Orillia Museum and Mariposa House Hospice Launch Art Program
The Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) and Mariposa House Hospice are pleased to announce the launch of their partnership program "Art at the Hospice." The hospice building, which opened in Febr...
Oct 24, 2021 From left: Annalise Stenekes, Executive Director of Mariposa House Hospice, Robyn Rennie, local artist, and Ninette Gyorody, Executive Director of OMAH.
Think Turtle Initiative's Halloween Costume Contest
The Think Turtle Conservation Initiative is hosting its annual Halloween Costume Contest. And there's a new category for Pumpkin Art this year. The contests are open to adults, youth & kids of all...
Oct 23, 2021 Source: Think Turtle Initiative
Soldiers' Mask-erade Gala Online Silent Auction Now Open
Going once, going twice, sold to the highest bidder! More than 150 locally donated items are available to bid on in the Soldiers' Mask-erade online silent auction, sponsored by Heritage Place Apartmen...
Oct 23, 2021 Source: OSMH
Nominations Being Accepted For Barrie's 2021 Heritage Awards
The City of Barrie is accepting nominations for the 2021 Heritage Awards until Friday, November 26. The nomination form can be found at barrie.ca/heritage. The awards recognize property owners and ind...
Oct 23, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
Barrie Looking For Input on Permanent Market
The City of Barrie's Market Precinct Task Force is asking for feedback from residents to help inform the planning process for a new permanent market in the west end of downtown Barrie. "We are looking...
Oct 22, 2021 Artist rendering of proposed Barrie Market. (Source: City of Barrie)
Barrie Police Charge 2 In Orillia With Posting Inappropriate Images Online
Two people have been arrested in Orillia charged in connection with the distribution of inappropriate images on social media. Barrie police say they got a complaint from a victim in April, and after e...
Oct 22, 2021 Source: Barrie Police
SMHDU Fri COVID-19 Update Includes 13 New Cases, 6 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 13 COVID-19 cases and one new death. An Oro Medonte man between the ages of 65 and 79 died October 21st and his case is connected with an outbreak ...
Oct 22, 2021 Oct 22 SMDHU COVID19 Update
Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term
Premier Doug Ford has announced his government's long-term COVID-19 reopening strategy. Today Ford said the plan is designed to bring certainty and predictability to the response to the pandemic in th...
Oct 22, 2021 Doug Ford speaks at a press conference.