Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Seeking More Victims in Midland Harassment Investigation
The OPP has charged a 41-year-old Midland man after allegations a person had been secretly video recorded and harassed. A search warrant was executed at an apartment on King Street in Midland on June ...
Jun 09, 2021
Modernized Math Course Prepares Students for Jobs of the Future and Life Skills
The Province has announced an upgraded Grade 9 math curriculum that has an emphasis on real-life learning Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the new curriculum will improve math scores and says ove...
Jun 09, 2021
Dr. Charles Gardner Receives Unanimous Support From Board of Health
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) Board of Health has given a unanimous vote of confidence to Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Charles Gardner. The move comes in support of his leadership ...
Jun 09, 2021
$55,000 in Federal funding for projects responding to COVID-19 challenges
$55,000 in funding for Healthy Community initiatives has been announced for Barrie-Springwater-Oro Medonte. The money's being awarded to Copeland Forest Friends Association, Ontario Parents Advocating...
Jun 09, 2021
Submissions being accepted for the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Celebration
Get in touch with your creative side and you could win some cash by entering a poetry competition in Orillia. Open to residents across Ontario, the Stephen Leacock Museum's annual K Valerie Connor Poe...
Jun 09, 2021 Source: City of Orillia.
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. The health unit also reports 17 new recoveries since yesterday's update. To date, 58 percent of Simc...
Jun 08, 2021
Orillia's Municipal Lots Return To Regular Paid Parking On Friday
The City of Orillia is returning to regular paid parking in municipal pay and display parking lots when the province enters Step 1 of the Roadmap to Reopen on Friday. The move is recommended by the Do...
Jun 08, 2021 Source: City of Orillia.
Kiwanis Club of Orillia Purchases Life-Saving Equipment for Newborns at Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is another step closer to securing new life-saving equipment for each delivery room in the Obstetrics Department, thanks to a generous donation from the Kiwanis Clu...
Jun 08, 2021
Orillia Foodies Urged To Unite
Taking a picture of your favorite local meal could pay off for you. Between now and September 27th, the City of Orillia's Economic Recovery Task Force encourages you to take a picture of your favorite...
Jun 08, 2021
Loaded Handguns and Crack Cocaine Seized in Orillia
Three people face charges after police seized two loaded handguns and crack cocaine in Orillia. June 2nd just after 1 am, OPP conducted a traffic stop on Wyandotte Street. A search came up with the gu...
Jun 08, 2021