Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Builds Memorial Dedicated To Officers Who Have Died By Suicide
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has completed construction of its new suicide memorial, located outside at the OPP General Headquarters (GHQ) in Orillia. The memorial is open to the public and can...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: OPP
Barrie Mayor Writes Letter To Premier About Restaurant Capacity
Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman has written a letter to the Premier, asking him to relax the capacity limits in restaurants. He says if thousands of people can gather in a stadium or at a concert, then sitti...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: Mayor Jeff Lehman
Penetanguishene's Mayor Demanding Answers Over Policing Costs
Penetanguishene's Mayor says frustrated is an understatement. Mayor Doug Leroux is not happy about policing costs and has written a letter to the Solicitor General demanding answers. The Mayor says th...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: Town Of Penetanguishene
Over 15-Hundred Charges Laid During Operation Impact
Over 15-hundred charges have been laid during the OPP's Operation Impact. Police say a majority of the charges were for speeding and stunt racing. During the four-day initiative, officers conducted ta...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: OPP
Learn To Make A Remembrance Day Poppy
You can learn how to make your own Remembrance Day Poppy with the Orillia Public Library. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Poppy in Canada and the library is creating a special...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: Royal Canadian Legion
COVID-19 Vaccine Verification App Now Available
The Verify Ontario app is now available for download, one week ahead of schedule. The province launched its COVID-19 vaccine verification app for businesses yesterday and Premier Doug Ford will be rel...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: Ontario Government
Charges Laid After Vehicle Crashes Into Midland Home
Charges have been laid, after a vehicle crashed into a home in Midland. It happened on Queen Street on Wednesday morning, when police say the vehicle crossed the intersection at Yonge, hit the home an...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: OPP
United Way Needs Film Volunteers
Want to be a movie star? The United Way of Simcoe-Muskoka is filming some videos that highlight its Collaborative Projects and is looking for volunteers to be in them! Filming will take place in Barri...
Oct 15, 2021 United Way Simcoe-Muskoka is looking for people to star in a series of films later this month.
Heavy Rain Expected Tonight
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for most of south-central Ontario. It is warning of rain at times heavy tonight through Saturday. Environment Canada says heavy rainfall with amounts reaching ...
Oct 15, 2021 samuelstoeckli / CC
SMHDU Thurs COVID-19 Update Includes 23 New Cases, 8 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 8 of today's cases are children. Today's updates include 2 new hospitalizations and 24 newly resolved case...
Oct 14, 2021 Photo via the SMDHU