Category Archives: Orillia News
Ontario Parents Receiving Latest COVID-19 Child Benefit Today
Starting today, parents in the province can expect to begin receiving their latest round of direct payments from the provincial government as part of the Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit It provides fin...
Apr 26, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reporting Another 106 COVID-19 Cases In Region Friday
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 106 new COVID-19 cases in the region today. This includes 36 cases in Barrie, 4 in Wasaga Beach, 3 in Bracebridge, 1 in Huntsville, 1 in Orillia, a...
Apr 23, 2021
Canada Reaches Deals With Pfizer for Millions Of Booster Vaccine Doses
New deals for Pfizer vaccine booster doses have been reached with Canada. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said almost 14 million various COVID vaccine doses have been delivered across the country ...
Apr 23, 2021
Barrie Man Charged In Ongoing Drug and Weapons Investigation
A Barrie man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into weapons and drug trafficking in southwestern Ontario. The OPP says the arrest was made as a result of evidence gathered ...
Apr 23, 2021
Pregnant Women Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine
Pregnant women in Ontario can now sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Health Minister Christine Elliot says the decision was made in response to emerging data on the increased risk of severe illnes...
Apr 23, 2021
Fire Permits Required In Springwater
All outdoor burning in Springwater requires a burn permit, including open air burning located on agricultural properties. Open Air Burn Permits are available for rural properties within Springwater an...
Apr 23, 2021
What Amenities Are Open/Closed in Orillia?
The City of Orillia has adjusted its services to implement new restrictions and emphasize the importance of staying home to save lives. As part of the enhanced measures directed by the Province to cur...
Apr 23, 2021
Canada Banning Flights From India And Pakistan For 30 Days
In an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 and a new double-mutant variant of concern, Canada is banning passenger flights from India and Pakistan for the next 30 days. India recorded the highest ...
Apr 23, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reporting 87 COVID-19 Cases Today In Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 87 new COVID-19 cases today. They include 29 cases in Barrie, 8 in Orillia, 1 in Bracebridge, 3 in Midland, 2 in Collingwood, and 4 in Wasaga Beach...
Apr 22, 2021
Premiers Doug Ford & Francois Legault Ask Trudeau To Further Protect Canada's Borders
Premier Doug Ford and Quebec Premier Francois Legeault have sent a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau requesting further action to protect Canada's borders. The pair ask Trudeau to strongly consider red...
Apr 22, 2021