Category Archives: Orillia News
Canada's Evacuation Mission In Afghanistan Ends, Shortly Before Explosion At Kabul Airport
The Canadian evacuation mission in Kabul has ended. In a briefing this morning, military and government officials confirmed the vast majority of Canadian personnel left the Kabul airport about eight h...
Aug 26, 2021
Live Art Installation at Orillia Museum Called " Hope and Healing"
The Orillia Museum of Art & History is hosting a single day art installation. Hope and Healing is an outdoor, temporary artwork created by Hamilton based artist Tracey-Mae Chambers using a single ...
Aug 26, 2021
Nudity, Indecent Exposure Charges Laid In Wasaga Beach.
A Brampton man has been arrested after Huronia West OPP investigated several complaints about a man exposing himself at a drive through window. Police received the original complaint on August 14, and...
Aug 25, 2021 Source: OPP
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 17 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 5 in Barrie, 5 in Innisfil, 2 in Orillia, 2 in new Tecumseth, and a case each in E...
Aug 25, 2021
Shots Fired, One Arrested in Tiny Township.
An 83-year-old man faces weapons charges, after someone fired a shotgun from the deck of a house in Tiny Township. OPP converged on the area Tuesday evening when a man fired from a deck on Tripp Lane ...
Aug 25, 2021 OPP Cruiser
OHA President Urges Ontarians To Get Vaccinated And "Take Back Control"
As the fourth wave of the pandemic begins, Ontarians are being urged to take back control by getting vaccinated. The President and CEO, Ontario Hospital Association has released an open letter to the ...
Aug 25, 2021
Where To Beat The Heat In Barrie
With hot and humid temperatures in the forecast this week, as well as a heat warning alert currently in effect for our area, the City of Barrie reminds residents to keep cool and stay safe. Cooling ce...
Aug 25, 2021
See You On The Patio Night To Honour Frontline Workers
As part of a special See You on the Patio night, Orillia residents and attendees are invited to provide their messages of thanks and support to frontline workers. "As we continue to weather the effect...
Aug 25, 2021
It's Almost Time To Get Your "Game On!"
Registration is now open for a virtual gaming tournament and escape rooms during Barrie's Game On event! This year, Game On! will run from September 1 to 18, and feature engaging experiences to connec...
Aug 25, 2021
Don't Let Your Guard Down Against COVID-19: SMDHU
"Don't let your guard down against COVID-19." That's the message from our local Medical Officer of Health to all Simcoe-Muskoka residents, including those who are fully vaccinated. https://www.youtube...
Aug 25, 2021