Category Archives: Orillia News
It's World Suicide Awareness/Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. The OPP says it is committed to promoting awareness about suicide, mental illnesses associated with suicide and suicide prevention. The Simcoe County Suicide Awa...
Sep 10, 2021
It's Sustainable Orillia Month
Mayor Steve Clarke has declared September, 2021 as Sustainable Orillia Month, a month-long program of information, education and practical advice, organized by Sustainable Orillia and designed to enga...
Sep 10, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Barrie Fundraiser Pays Tribute To Supertramp
The Kiwanis Club of Barrie is holding a fundraiser this weekend, which pays tribute to Supertramp. DREAMER! features an eight-piece group of multi-instrumentalists hand-picked for their incredible exp...
Sep 10, 2021
Scaled-Down Orillia Fall Fair This Saturday
The Orillia Fall Fair is returning this weekend, but it will be a toned down event compared to the past, only taking place on one day instead of three. This year's fair will take place tomorrow (Satur...
Sep 10, 2021
Enter The Annual Scarecrow Contest In Midhurst
It's time for the annual Scarecrow Contest in Midhurst. The contest celebrating Midhurst's agricultural roots has been a tradition of family fun and community spirit for over a decade. Residents and b...
Sep 10, 2021
Barrie Police Seize Drugs, Alcohol And Weapon Following Traffic Stop
Barrie police say drugs, alcohol and a weapon have been seized, after a vehicle was stopped without plates in the city. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle without plates being operated in the...
Sep 10, 2021
Charges Laid After OPP Stop Vehicle Without Headlights In Midland
A vehicle driving without its headlights on in the dark, has led to impaired driving charges in Midland. The OPP say the vehicle was noticed by an officer on patrol early Wednesday morning at the inte...
Sep 10, 2021 OPP Cruiser
Advance Polls In Federal Election Open At 9am
Advance polls for the federal election open today. You can vote at the advanced polls from 9am-9pm until Monday. Residents can find the address of their assigned polling station on the back of their v...
Sep 10, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Thurs Update Includes 36 Cases, 10 Of Them Children
A total of 36 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the latest update by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. It says among the new cases: 29 involved unvaccinated or partially vaccinated in...
Sep 09, 2021
Barrie Implements Vaccination Policy for Employees
The City of Barrie is implementing a new COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees. All staff will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status by September 20. The policy applies...
Sep 09, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie