Category Archives: Orillia News

Penetanguishene's All Things Canadian Festival kicks off today. It is a 3 day outdoor festival that will celebrate our heritage and culture and our homecoming, gathering local residents, surrounding c...

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is currently resurfacing its staff and visitor parking lots. As part of Phase 2 of this project, the Emergency Parking Lot will be closed as of Friday, July...

Let the games begin!! The Games of the XXXII (32nd) Olympiad will begin with the opening ceremony this morning, and go through Sunday, August 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. https://www.facebook.com/tokyo20...

The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting three new COVID-19 cases today. New cases include two cases in Barrie and one in Springwater Twp. No deaths were reported today but there have been...

All Shoppers Drug Mart 24-hour locations in Ontario are hosting a VAX-A-THON this weekend. The goal is to provide thousands of COVID vaccinations in a single day to residents aged 18 or older. For 24 ...

The City of Orillia is hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors for the Orillia Recreation Centre this fall. It is offering the opportunity for individuals 16 years and up to be paid, while undergoing t...

A teen reported missing in Ottawa, may be in the Barrie area. Police say 15 year old Avery Dillabough, was last seen on the morning of July 7, 2021, in the Heron Road area and her family is concerned ...

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 3 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Barrie and one in Collingwood. Today's update also includes 6 new resolved cas...

Barrie is providing more support for residents affected by the tornado. Curbside collection will occur in the tornado recovery area tomorrow, including garbage and recycling. To date, City staff have ...

A swim advisory has been issued for Couchiching Beach in Orillia, due to a higher than normal bacteria count. During a swimming advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs indicating there may be...