Category Archives: Orillia News
Dangerous Driver Arrested in Midland: OPP
The OPP says a dangerous driver in MIdland has been arrested. Police say they were called about a person driving dangerously around the parking lot of the Mountainview Plaza last week, putting pedestr...
Jun 16, 2021 Photo: OPP cruiser
Provincial Borders Reopen To Non-Essential Travel Today
The provincial borders are now open. The restrictions ended at midnight and that means people can once again travel freely into the province from Manitoba and Quebec through land and water borders. On...
Jun 16, 2021
Barrie Fast Food Operator Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes.
The operator of two fast food franchises in Barrie, has been charged with several sex offences. Investigators received a report of a sexual assault on Sunday, and arrested a 47-year-old Barrie man at ...
Jun 15, 2021
Province Commits $10 Million To Identifying And Commemorating Residential School Burial Sites
The Province will contribute millions to helping find burial sites at former residential schools in Ontario. Today Premier Doug Ford said the Province grieves for the children who lost their lives and...
Jun 15, 2021
Ontario Government Criticized For Using Notwithstanding Clause
Some unions say they are exploring legal options following the passing of Bill 307. The Ontario government invoked the notwithstanding clause late yesterday to pass the bill, which limits third-party ...
Jun 15, 2021
Shoplifting Incident Leads to Convenience Store Robbery Suspect In Midland
The OPP say a shoplifting incident has helped solve a convenience store robbery in Midland. Police say a man who claimed to be armed robbed a store on William Street early Sunday morning and about 12 ...
Jun 15, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR
Orillia Launches New Resident Welcome and Information Program
The City is extending a warm welcome to new residents of Orillia with a one-stop information resource and welcome package containing complimentary vouchers. "Orillia is wonderful place to live, work a...
Jun 15, 2021
OSMH Begins Easing Visitor Restrictions
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is taking a gradual and phased approach toward changes to its Visiting Policy. While many restrictions remain in place, some units are increasing the frequen...
Jun 15, 2021 Source: OSMH
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 28 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. It's the first update since last week. So far, 72 percent of Simcoe-Muskoka's over 18 population has recei...
Jun 14, 2021
Linda O'Leary Fatal Boat Trial Finally Begins
After several hearings and court dates, the trial for Linda O'Leary is due to begin today in Parry Sound. The wife of Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary has been charged with careless operation of a vessel...
Jun 14, 2021 Photo by Romain Maurice/Getty Images for Haute Living