Category Archives: Orillia News
Special Air Quality Statement In Effect
A Special Air Quality Statement is in effect for most of south-central Ontario. Environment Canada says high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are possible today. It says smoke pl...
Jul 26, 2021
Drunk In Downtown Orillia Leads To Weapon/Drug Charges: OPP
Police say a drunk man in downtown Orillia has led to drug and weapon-related charges. Just before 3am Sunday, officers noticed an intoxicated man on Mississauga Street and after a brief investigation...
Jul 26, 2021 Ontario Provincial Police
Mary Simon Officially Becomes Canada's Next Governor General Today
Mary Simon will officially become Canada's governor general today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, as his choice to be the Queen's representativ...
Jul 26, 2021
Rec Room Barrie Opens Today
Adults in Barrie have a new place to play. The Rec Room is opening today in Park Place. The Cineplex business has more than a hundred games and activities, including virtual reality, bowling, ping pon...
Jul 26, 2021
Man Arrested Following Weapons Investigation In Orillia
A 43 year old man has been arrested, after a search warrant was executed in Orillia. Officers executed the warrant early Friday morning at a home on West Street South, where the suspect was arrested. ...
Jul 25, 2021
Province Investing In Three Barrie Businesses
The Ontario government is supporting innovation and helping to strengthen local economies by investing more than $2.8 million in three Barrie-area businesses through the Regional Development Program. ...
Jul 23, 2021
Penetanguishene Needs Volunteers On Saturday
The Town of Penetanguishene is looking for Volunteers to assist in the removal of invasive phragmites, from the waterfronts edge. What are Invasive Phragmites: Invasive Phragmites are an invasive plan...
Jul 23, 2021
Artists Wanted For Orillia Exhibition And Fundraiser
Submissions are now open for Orillia artists to apply for a new exhibition and fundraiser. The Orillia Museum of Art & History is partnering with Hospice Orillia for , which addresses death, but a...
Jul 23, 2021
Midland ScavengAR Hunt Encourages Residents To Shop Local
Let the ScavengAR Hunt begin in Midland. Residents can download the "snapd hub" app to scan the signs posted at 6 locations in Downtown Midland. The first stop is the Midland Tourism Office - 165 King...
Jul 23, 2021
Lakehead Receives Final $500K From Simcoe County
Simcoe County has made its final $500-thousand instalment of a 10-year commitment to Lakehead University. The final $500,000 instalment completes a $10-million pledge from the County of Simcoe, which ...
Jul 23, 2021