Category Archives: Orillia News
Winter Weather Returns...
Get ready for another brief blast of winter weather. Single-digit temperatures have returned to the forecast for the next couple of days, along with a chance of flurries and periods of snow tomorrow. ...
Apr 20, 2021
Three Suspected Drunk Drivers Arrested in Tay and Tiny Townships
The OPP says three suspected impaired drivers have been taken off the roads, after separate incidents over the weekend in Tay and Tiny Townships. On Saturday morning, police were called about a man as...
Apr 19, 2021
What's Included In Canada's 2021 Budget?
A historic budget has been presented today by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Freeland said the budget includes a three-point plan to conquer COVID-19, climb out of the r...
Apr 19, 2021
OPP Investigating Gravenhurst Skate Park Incident
OPP is investigating after a video surfaced on FB appearing to show an OPP officer pushing a youth off a longboard/scooter at the Gravenhurst Skate Park OPP Sgt. Jason Folz says the OPP are aware of t...
Apr 19, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Monday Includes 281 New Cases And One More Death
In its first update from the weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 281 new cases of COVID-19, along with one more death related to the virus. The health unit says another 175 n...
Apr 19, 2021
Premier Warns of More Vaccine Delays
The Premier has released a statement, after being notified today to be prepared for delays to two shipments of AstraZeneca expected from the federal government later this month and next. Doug Ford say...
Apr 19, 2021 Masked Premier Doug Ford
Barrie Resident Facing Firearm Related Charges
A 26-year-old Barrie resident is facing firearm-related charges after a traffic stop in Addington Highlands. OPP say they were called to an incident involving a weapon at 3 pm Saturday on Highway 28. ...
Apr 19, 2021 OPP logo
Two Residents Receive the Order of Orillia
Two local residents are receiving the Order of Orillia today, which recognises volunteerism in the community. Michael C. Jones and Erin Price are the recipients. The presentation is happening at the O...
Apr 19, 2021 Source: City Of Orillia
Ontarians Aged 40 And Over Can Book AstraZeneca Vaccine, Starting Tuesday
Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility at pharmacies and primary care settings to individuals a...
Apr 19, 2021
Bracebridge Pastor Fined For Holding Unmasked Church Service
A fine has been issued after the OPP were called about an illegal gathering at a church in Bracebridge. The OPP were called yesterday morning about the church service on Monica Lane that was violating...
Apr 19, 2021