Category Archives: Orillia News
Water/Wastewater Financial Assistance Program for Low-Income Barrie Households
The City of Barrie has recently introduced a new financial assistance support program to help offset water/wastewater bill costs for low-income households. The program allows successful applicants to ...
Sep 16, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
Two People Arrested, Drugs and Weapons Seized In Midland Bust
Two people have been arrested, drugs and weapons seized, following a search warrant in Midland. The OPP says the warrant was executed at a motel in the Yonge and Keller Drive area on Tuesday night, wh...
Sep 16, 2021
Another History-Making Flight To Space
More history has been made in space. SpaceX has launched four private citizens into orbit around Earth. It's the first mission to space (dubbed Inspiration4) with an all-civilian crew and no professio...
Sep 16, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reporting 31 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 31 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Today's update also includes 30 newly resolved cases and 1 new hospitalization. To date, 83 percent of the...
Sep 15, 2021
Home Sales Declining In Simcoe County, While Prices Rise
Home sales have been declining in Barrie. However, the price of residential units sold last month continued to rise. The Barrie and District Association of REALTORS (BDAR) says even though the demand ...
Sep 15, 2021
Orillia Implements Vaccine Policy For City Staff
The City of Orillia is implementing a new COVID-19 prevention policy for City employees, including Council members. The policy requires all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof ...
Sep 15, 2021 Source: City of Orillia.
OPP Appealing For Witnesses To Serious Springwater Crash
The OPP is appealing for witnesses to a serious crash involving a dump truck and SUV in Springwater. The accident happened on Wilson Road near Highway 26 just before 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. Police ...
Sep 15, 2021
The Weather Network Releases Fall Forecast
The Weather Network has released its fall forecast. It says while most of Canada has seen an early arrival of cooler early fall weather, warm weather is not finished with much of the country just yet....
Sep 15, 2021
Barrie Police Investigate Two Separate Incidents At Local Schools
Barrie police had a busy day, dealing with possible threats at two local schools. Police say early this morning, a threat was made against Bear Creek Secondary School, but following an investigation, ...
Sep 14, 2021
Oikle's Observations. OREA President David Oikle on Housing & The Federal Election
The Federal Election is set for Monday September 20th. Among the many issues for the major parties to address is availability and affordability of housing for Canadians. David Oikle, the Presid...
Sep 14, 2021