Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia Couple Wins Soldiers' 50/50 Early Bird Prize
Brian and Irene Nicol of Orillia are the lucky winners of Soldiers' 50/50 $1,000 Early Bird Prize in support of Charlee's Run. Raffle participants who acquired a ticket before April 16th were eligible...
Apr 27, 2021
Wanted Federal Offender May Be In Barrie/Innisfil
A federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant could be in the Barrie area. The R.O.P.E. Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating Jordan Mendez, who is wanted for allegedly breachin...
Apr 27, 2021
Ontario Expanding Vaccine Appointments In Hot Spots To 45+ And Childcare Workers
The Ontario government is expanding booking for COVID-19 vaccination appointments to individuals 45 and over in designated hot spot communities in 13 public health units, as identified by postal code,...
Apr 27, 2021
Tougher Penalties Proposed For Aggressive And Stunt Drivers
Tougher penalties are on the way for aggressive and stunt drivers. The provincial government has introduced the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, also known as the MOMS Act. It would include new measu...
Apr 27, 2021
The Military Is Coming!
The Canadian military has been called in to help Ontario deal with a third wave of COVID-19. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair made the announcement last night, following a request by Solicitor Genera...
Apr 27, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Monday Includes 283 New Cases and Two Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 283 new cases of COVID-19 in its first update from the weekend, along with two more virus-related deaths. It also says another 279 local cases have...
Apr 26, 2021
Final Week To Sign Up For Orillia's Hike For Hospice
It's your final week to sign up for the annual Hike For Hospice in Orillia. It will take place this upcoming weekend, when you can choose your own adventure and hiking trail to support members of our ...
Apr 26, 2021
Nomadland Wins Big And Makes History At This Year's Oscar Awards
"Nomadland" is the big winner at the the 93rd annual Academy Awards. It won Best Picture at the socially-distanced ceremony last night, along with Best Actress for Frances McDormand and Best Director ...
Apr 26, 2021
$5-Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Simcoe County
Simcoe County has a new multi-millionaire. The OLG says the buyers of two tickets will split Friday's $10-million Lotto Max draw. Officials say one ticket was sold in Simcoe County, while the other wa...
Apr 26, 2021
Online Petition Asks Barrie City Council To Shut Down Weekly Protests
An online petition has been created, asking Barrie City Council to do more to prevent the weekly anti-lockdown protests downtown. It says what began as local businesses protesting certain lockdown mea...
Apr 26, 2021 Change.org