Category Archives: Orillia News
RVH Moves To Next Step Of Visitor Restrictions
With COVID-19 case counts declining, and in alignment with the province moving to Step 3 of its reopening plan, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is moving to the next step of its family pre...
Jul 16, 2021
Orillia Fine Arts Association Hosting Mini Art Tour
The Orillia Fine Arts Association is hosting a Mini Art Tour this weekend. It is taking place from 1 - 4PM on Saturday. The event will feature a short six-block route, with six stops leading from the ...
Jul 16, 2021
Tornado Observations
A devastating tornado rocked the city of Barrie Thursday afternoon. Among the many homes that was severely damaged by the tornado was Randy Buttineau's property which is just off Mapleview Drive Randy...
Jul 16, 2021
Orillia Traffic Stop Results In Seizure Of Cocaine and Catalytic Converters: OPP
A traffic stop in Orillia has resulted in the seizure of cocaine and catalytic converters. Police say a vehicle was stopped early Wednesday morning, when the two occupants were taken into custody and ...
Jul 16, 2021 Photo: OPP cruiser
Police Investigating Attempted Robbery On Trail Between Penetang and Midland
Police are investigating an attempted robbery on a trail between Penetanguishene and Midland. On Sunday morning, police say a woman was jogging near Harbourview Drive, when a man bumped into her and d...
Jul 16, 2021 Image: OPP Cruiser
Welcome To Step 3!
Step Three of the province's Roadmap to Reopen begins today. It focuses on the resumption of additional indoor services with larger numbers of people and restrictions in place. "Thanks to the tireless...
Jul 16, 2021
Police Appealing For Witnesses & Surveillance Video Of Lake Rosseau Crash
Bracebridge OPP is asking anyone who resides near Windermere Marina, where a fatal boat crash occurred, to check for any surveillance or video coverage of the incident. OPP divers recovered the body o...
Jul 16, 2021
No Deaths Reported Following Tornado In Barrie
No deaths have been reported following a tornado in Barrie and the Mayor says everyone is believed to be accounted for, but 11 people have suffered injuries; four of them serious. https://twitter.com/...
Jul 15, 2021
Storm Damage In Barrie & Innisfil Following Tornado Warning
While the Tornado Warning has ended for areas like Barrie, Collingwood, Orillia, and Lagoon City, reports of this afternoon's heavy damage are still coming in. South Simcoe Police are responding to he...
Jul 15, 2021
Orillia Doc Named Regional Family Physician Of The Year
An Orillia doctor has been named Regional Family Physician of the Year! Dr Kim McIntosh received the honour from the Ontario College Of Family Physicians. https://twitter.com/OSMH_News/status/14153376...
Jul 15, 2021