Category Archives: Orillia News
Smile Cookie Campaign Begins!
The annual week-long Smile Cookie campaign begins today. All proceeds from the sales of the $1 chocolate chunk cookies purchased at Tim Hortons locations until Sunday will be donated to a charity. Thi...
Sep 13, 2021
Deadline Day For Orillia Hall Of Fame Nominations
Today is the deadline to nominate an outstanding resident to the Orillia Hall of Fame! The City is seeking nominations of exemplary past and present residents to celebrate their contributions to the O...
Sep 13, 2021
Planned Protests Outside Several Hospitals Today, Including RVH
There are protests planned outside several hospitals in the province today, including RVH in Barrie. The protests are being organized by a far-right group called Canadian Frontline Nurses, which says ...
Sep 13, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Fri Update Includes 35 New Cases, Including 7 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 35 new COVID-19 cases in its latest update, including 7 children. Among the new cases are 28 unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals, alon...
Sep 12, 2021
Drug and Weapons Bust In Springwater
Multiple charges have been laid, following a drug and weapons bust in Springwater. Several police units descended upon a home on Pinegrove Road early Saturday morning, when officers located various dr...
Sep 12, 2021
Man Arrested In Trudeau Gravel-Throwing Incident
Police have arrested a St. Thomas man in connection with a gravel-throwing incident involving Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop in London. The incident happened a week ago (Monday, ...
Sep 12, 2021
Young Woman Dies in Bracebridge Dirt Bike Crash
A 24 year old woman has died, after a crash involving a dirt bike in Bracebridge. The OPP says the single vehicle crash happened on Monsell Road on Saturday afternoon, when the driver was taken to hos...
Sep 12, 2021 OPP logo
Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament At Orr Lake Today
The Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament is taking place today at the Orr Lake Golf Club. Tiny Township Mayor George Cornell says thanks to generous participants, sponsors and donors, the Tournament has ra...
Sep 10, 2021
CFB Borden Soldier To "Ruck For a Cure" Today
A soldier from CFB Borden is doing something pretty amazing today in honour of his little brother's cancer journey. Lt. Aaron Niles is going to embark on a 'Ruck', a march while carrying a pack weighi...
Sep 10, 2021
Barrie Library Offering to Print Vaccination Receipts For Free
The Barrie Public Library is waiving printing fees for vaccination receipts. It says staff can also help you book your vaccine appointment on the library computers. As of September 22, 2021, proof of ...
Sep 10, 2021