Category Archives: Orillia News
Missing Person on Sparrow Lake in Gravenhurst
A man has been reported missing in Gravenhurst. The OPP says 56 year old Ian Walker has a seasonal cottage on Sparrow Lake and is believed to have left early this morning on a canoe. Walker is describ...
Jul 29, 2021
Provincial Disaster Assistance Offered For Barrie Tornado Victims.
The province has activated its Disaster Recovery Assistance program, to help those affected by a Tornado July 15 in south Barrie. Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark says the program will help thos...
Jul 29, 2021 Tornado Damage in Barrie July 15. (Mike Roy photo)
FRAM Building Group Chosen to Develop Orillia Downtown Waterfront Lands
The city of Orillia has selected FRAM Building Group as the preferred developer of some prime real estate downtown. Fram was one of the finalists, after companies were invited to submit proposals. The...
Jul 29, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Six New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting six new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include three in Barrie and one in both Georgian Bay and Wasaga Beach. Today's update als...
Jul 29, 2021
Blue-Green Algae Warning In Tay and Georgian Bay Townships
The health unit has issued a warning to residents and visitors to both Tay and Georgian Bay Townships about the presence of blue-green algae in some local waterways. It says the algae has been found o...
Jul 29, 2021
It's Reopening Day At Casino Rama
It's reopening day at Casino Rama. After being closed for 16 months, the casino is opening its doors at 10 this morning. It says entry will be first come, first served, with no reservations needed, bu...
Jul 29, 2021 Instagram
City Of Barrie Launches Summer Fun Trailer
The city of Barrie is launching the Summer Fun Trailer, which contains outdoor sports equipment and mobile skateboard park. The pilot project will begin travelling to various parks and recreation faci...
Jul 29, 2021
E-Bike Thefts Reported In Midland
A couple of e-bikes have been reported stolen in Midland. Police say a Black Dragon 3-wheeler was stolen from a driveway on Borden Street on Sunday night. (Photo attached) Another Midland resident had...
Jul 29, 2021
Camp Out To Support Youth Haven
Youth Haven's 2nd Annual Backyard Campout for Youth is only days away. Any night between tomorrow and Monday, supporters are asked to camp out in their backyard, a campground, their living room or any...
Jul 29, 2021
Oro-Medonte Launches "Please Slow Down" Campaign
As the Civic Holiday weekend approaches, the Township of Oro-Medonte is reminding residents and property owners to keep our roads safe and respect the speed limits. It says road safety, primarily rela...
Jul 29, 2021