Category Archives: Orillia News
Six People Arrested For Impaired by Orillia OPP Over Long Weekend
Orillia OPP have charged six drivers with impaired operation over the Victoria Day long weekend. Police say a single vehicle crash on Highway 11, traffic violations, and calls from concerned citizens ...
May 27, 2021
Clearview Library Receives $14K Grant For Upgrades
The Clearview Public Library is receiving a $14,000 grant courtesy of the Ontario Trillium Fund's (OTF) Resilient Communities Fund. It will support improvements in programming necessary to serve the c...
May 27, 2021
Severn Implementing Waterfront Parking Permits
The Township of Severn is implementing waterfront parking permits this year to combat COVID-19 health and safety related issues at Washago Centennial Park. Starting June 14, only vehicles with valid r...
May 27, 2021
#FordFailsBeauty Campaign Begins
If you're seeing a lot of red balloons in town, it's part of a new campaign launched this week by members of the beauty industry. Red balloon Wednesdays by ABA Canada and the Ontario Professional Hair...
May 27, 2021
Virtual Student Art Auction Begins Today
A Virtual Student Art Auction run is taking place today. It is being hosted by Orillia Secondary School students for future homeless youths at the new Lighthouse Community Services shelter. Bidding on...
May 27, 2021
RVH Launches #SeeWhatISee Campaign On COVID-19 Impact
RVH has launched a #SeeWhatISee social media campaign to share frontline healthcare workers' reflections on the impact of COVID-19. The hospital hopes sharing these reflections will offer a glimpse in...
May 27, 2021
SMDHU's Medical Officer Supports A Return To In-Class Learning
The medical officer of health for the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit supports a return to the classroom for students across the region. Dr. Charles Gardner said yesterday that he feels it's time ...
May 27, 2021 dcJohn / CC
From Record Highs To Below Seasonal Temperatures
Be prepared for a drastic change in the weather today. A cold front has moved into the province, dropping the temperature by about 10-15 degrees overnight. After experiencing heat and humidity, making...
May 27, 2021 Photographer: Ray Parker
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Suspects Arrested Minutes After Robbery In Port McNicoll
It took only about 15 minutes for the OPP to arrest three suspects Wednesday afternoon, after an armed robbery of a business on Talbot Street in Port McNicoll. A suspect showed a gun and took off in a...
May 26, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 29 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. 40 cases have recovered since yesterday and there have been five new hospitalizations. There are cur...
May 26, 2021