Category Archives: Orillia News
New Record Set For Walk For Alzhheimer's
The Walk for Alzheimer's is being considered a HUGE Success! Simcoe County set new records this year - with 314 participants and 48 teams, raising almost 96 thousand dollars. Donations are still being...
Jun 02, 2021
Orillia Roads Make-Over Delayed, Due To Paint Shortage
Orillia Roads are going to have to wait a little while longer for a facelift. The city's annual road line painting program has been impacted by the pandemic, among other things. Its pavement marking c...
Jun 02, 2021 Source: City of Orillia.
Barrie Recognizes Seniors Month With Free Online Activities
June is recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario, and this year's theme is: stay safe, active and connected. To celebrate seniors month, the City of Barrie and its partners are offering special opportun...
Jun 02, 2021
Vaccine Injury Support Program Has Been Launched
The Public Health Agency of Canada has launched a Vaccine Injury Support Program. It will support people in Canada who have experienced a serious and permanent injury after receiving a Health Canada a...
Jun 02, 2021
Stay-At-Home Order Ends, But No Celebration Parties Just Yet
The Stay-At-Home order is finally coming to an end today, but that doesn't mean you can throw a party to celebrate. The government says all other public health and workplace measures will remain in pl...
Jun 02, 2021
OPP Say Justin Evans' Death Was "Probably Not Criminally Suspicious"
The OPP Detective Inspector heading the investigation into Kilworthy resident Justin Evans' death says police now believe it probably isn't criminally suspicious. An autopsy on Evans' body, which was ...
Jun 01, 2021 OPP
Ontario Maintains COVID-19 Restrictions as Stay-at-Home Order is Set to Expire
With Ontario's Stay at Home Order set to expire tomorrow (June 2), the Provincial government says all other public health and workplace measures will still remain in place. "We've seen great progress ...
Jun 01, 2021 Ontario Minister of Health Christine Elliott. (file photo)
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 16 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. There have also been 107 new recoveries and five new hospitalizations. New Cases Include: 2 - Barrie 1 ...
Jun 01, 2021
Open Air Dunlop Returns Saturday, June 19th
The first Open Air Dunlop of the summer will begin on Saturday, June 19. The event closes a portion of Dunlop Street East to vehicle traffic and opens it up for pedestrian and bike traffic between Mul...
Jun 01, 2021
Today Marks The Beginning Of National Indigenous History Month
Today marks the start of National Indigenous History Month. It is a time for learning about, appreciating and acknowledging the contributions First Nations, Inuit and Mtis people have made in shaping ...
Jun 01, 2021