Category Archives: Orillia News
Accelerated Second Dose Vaccine Appointments Expand To Simcoe-Muskoka
Ontario residents in areas identified as Delta Variant Hot Spots, including Simcoe-Muskoka, are eligible to book an accelerated second dose vaccine today. Anytime after 8 this morning, anyone who rece...
Jun 23, 2021
Two Alleged Drunk Drivers Arrested In As Many Days: Orillia OPP
Two alleged drunk drivers have been arrested by Orillia OPP within two days. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Sunday, officers received information that an intoxicated female was driving a vehicle near downtow...
Jun 23, 2021
$70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot Split Between Ontario and BC
Check your lottery tickets! The $70 million dollar Lotto Max jackpot has been finally won. The OLG says one winning ticket was sold in British Columbia, while the other winner lives here in Ontario. T...
Jun 23, 2021
Paul Bernardo Denied Parole Again
Convicted serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo has been denied parole again. Both full and day parole was denied for the 56-year-old prisoner this afternoon. The decision by the Parole Board of Cana...
Jun 22, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Four COVID-19 Cases Today
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health unit is reporting four new COVID-19 cases today and one new death. 38 recoveries are also being reported today. 63 percent of the region's population has received th...
Jun 22, 2021
Barrie Police Seek Owners of Recovered Tools and Equipment.
Barrie police are attempting to reunite a large haul of stolen tools and equipment with its rightful owners. Police recently carried out a search warrant at a place on Yonge Street, and recovered a gr...
Jun 22, 2021 Photo: Barrie Police
Crackdown On Gun Violence Continues In Canada
The crackdown on gun violence continues in Canada. Today PM Justin Trudeau said starting July 7th when someone applies for a firearms license, the background check will cover the person's whole life, ...
Jun 22, 2021
Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground In Midland
The North Simcoe Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is breaking ground at its latest project in Midland. It is proud to deliver two new, energy efficient homes in the town that are compliant with univers...
Jun 22, 2021
Police Appealing For Witnesses To Orillia Dog Attack
The OPP is appealing to the public for information regarding a dog attack in Orillia. Police say a man was walking his two small dogs on George Street on the evening of Wednesday, June 9th, when he en...
Jun 22, 2021
Port Severn Woman Dies In Hospital Following Crash On Highway 400
An 83 year old woman has died, following a crash in Tay Township two weeks ago. Police say Mary Fedoriw of Port Severn was critically injured, when her vehicle crossed the centre median on Highway 400...
Jun 22, 2021 Official Logo of the OPP