Category Archives: Orillia News
Rainbow Crosswalk Intentionally Vandalized in Barrie: Police
Police say someone has intentionally vandalized the rainbow crosswalk in downtown Barrie. Police say a burnout was discovered on the Simcoe Street Pride crosswalk near Meridian Place on Friday and the...
Jul 27, 2021
OMSH Moves To Next Phase Of Visiting Policy
OSMH is moving into the next phase of its Visiting Policy. Among the changes, most adult inpatients can now identify more than just one individual as an Essential Visitor during the course of their st...
Jul 27, 2021
Premier Appeals To Unvaccinated To Get Their Shot
With only 20 per cent of the Ontario population remaining unvaccinated, the Premier is appealing to residents to get their shot. Doug Ford said yesterday, "It's proven. It's worked and that's the reas...
Jul 27, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Eight New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 8 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Oro-Medonte, 2 in Barrie, and one each in Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Innisfil, a...
Jul 26, 2021
Emergency Calls in Markham To Be Dispatched From Barrie.
Barrie Fire & Emergency Service will provide emergency dispatch to the City of Markham by the end of the year. A news release from the city says with the addition of Markham, the Barre Fire and Emerge...
Jul 26, 2021
SIU Determines No Basis For Criminal Charges In Dysart Man's Death
The Province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has ruled there's no basis for criminal charges against the OPP in the July 15th, 2020 death of a Dysart man in Haliburton. That day police followed 73...
Jul 26, 2021
Climate Issues Amongst New Governor-General Mary Simon's Top Concerns
Mary Simon says she'll promote climate action and indigenous-driven conservation principles as Canada's new Governor-General. Simon was installed to the position during a special ceremony today. Canad...
Jul 26, 2021
Speeding Vehicle in Midland Results in Impaired Driving Charges
A speeding vehicle in Midland has led to impaired driving charges. Police say an officer noticed the vehicle being driven erratically on Yonge Street early yesterday (Sun) morning. The vehicle was sto...
Jul 26, 2021
Fierté Simcoe Pride Week Begins
The Rainbow and Transgender Pride Flags are being raised in Simcoe County this morning, kicking off Fiert Simcoe Pride Week, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The goal of the annual event is ...
Jul 26, 2021
Some Facilities and Amenities Reopening In Orillia
Some facilities and amenities in Orillia are reopening today, with COVID-19 health and safety measures in place. "It's very encouraging that we are moving into Step 3 of the Province's reopening plan ...
Jul 26, 2021