Category Archives: Orillia News
Outdoor Recreational Activities Remain Closed During Stay-At-Home Order
Despite the advice of many public health experts, outdoor recreational amenities are going to remain closed under the latest extension of the province's stay-at-home order. It was announced by Premier...
May 14, 2021 Golf Ontario
The Carts Are Coming!
The County of Simcoe is rolling out a new automated cart system for curbside waste collection starting November 1, 2021. There is a new information resource, carts.simcoe.ca. , which features informat...
May 13, 2021 County of Simcoe Photo.
Barrie Police Arrest Suspect In Heavy Equipment Thefts
Barrie police say they have broken up a heavy machinery theft scheme. They raided a condominium complex in Innisfil on Tuesday and arrested a 39 year old suspect. Police say Kubota and Bobcat Skid Ste...
May 13, 2021 Barrie Police Photos
Greyhound Canada Closes Its Services In Canada
Greyhound has announced it's shutting all of its remaining Canadian bus routes permanently. The routes will end operations as of midnight tonight. On its website, the company cited ridership declines ...
May 13, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 58 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 58 new COVID-19 cases today and three new deaths. 16 of the new cases are in Barrie. Two are in Muskoka Lakes. There is 1 new case each in Orillia,...
May 13, 2021
Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order Until June 2nd
Premier Doug Ford says the stay-at-home order will continue until June 2nd. On April 16th, Ford extended the lockdown order to a total of six weeks until May 20th. Now he says it will be kept in place...
May 13, 2021 Doug Ford speaks at a press conference.
Barrie Files Court Action In A Bid To Stop Anti-Lockdown Rallies
The City of Barrie is going to court to try to stop weekly anti-mask/anti-lockdown protests. Lawyers have issued a notice of application with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for an injunction to...
May 13, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
Anten Mills Community Centre To Be Designated Heritage Property
Springwater Township intends to designate the Anten Mills Community Centre located on Horseshoe Valley Rd as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act. Council a...
May 13, 2021
Rapid Screening Tests Available To Essential Businesses
The Ontario government has launched a new rapid testing portal to make it easier for all essential businesses to access free rapid testing to help keep employees and their families safe. The Provincia...
May 13, 2021
Next In Line For COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments? 40+, Starting Today
Ontarians turning 40 and over this year can roll up their sleeves. They are among the next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine through the province's booking portal today. Eligibility also extended ea...
May 13, 2021