Category Archives: Orillia News
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board's Outstanding Graduates
An Olympic medalist, TV/film composer, lawyer and adjunct professor, veterinarian technician and actor/producer are among this year's recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board's ...
May 06, 2021
Orillia Contractor Facing Charges For Uncompleted Work: OPP
A 51 year old Orillia man has been arrested as a result of four separate fraud related investigations in Simcoe County. The OPP say the incidents happened in November 2020 and February of this year, w...
May 06, 2021
Provincial COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Expand To 50+ And More
COVID-19 vaccine appointments in the province are expanding yet again. As of today, individuals turning 50 and over in 2021 will be eligible to book a vaccine appointment through the provincial online...
May 06, 2021
Orillia OPP Looking For A Pair Of Tool Theft Suspects
There has been a $5-thousand tool theft in Orillia. The OPP say the theft happened at a worksite on Matchedash Street last weekend. Police say video surveillance of the area showed two suspects enteri...
May 05, 2021
Four More Virus-Related Deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka
Four more virus-related deaths have been reported in our region. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit says the victims include two people from Barrie, one from Bradford and another from Innisfil; a...
May 05, 2021
Province Expects to Administer First Doses to 65 Per Cent of Adults by End of May
The Province's momentum on administering vaccines continues to grow. Today, Health Minister Christine Elliott said by the end of May, Ontario will hopefully have administered first doses to 65 percent...
May 05, 2021 Daniel Paquet / CC
Pfizer Vaccine Approved By Health Canada For Kids Aged 12-15
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12-15. Dr. Supriya Sharma, the agency's chief medical adviser says clinical trials in the United States show the vaccine is safe and very ef...
May 05, 2021 Yahoo
Dump Truck Driver Charged After Fatal Crash In Severn Township
The OPP have charged the operator of a dump truck with dangerous operation causing death, causing death by criminal negligence, and public mischief. The charges against the 35-year-old Victoria Harbou...
May 05, 2021 OPP Photo via Twitter
Orillia Seeking Public Input On Waste Minimization Plan
The City of Orillia and its Waste Management Advisory Committee invite Orillia residents to share their ideas on minimizing waste and provide input into the development of the City's 2021 Waste Minimi...
May 05, 2021
Second Death in Canada Linked To Astra-Zeneca Vaccine
Canada has reported its second death linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Alberta's chief medical officer of health confirmed the death on Twitter late last night. Dr. Deena Hinshaw wrote: "As ...
May 05, 2021 CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images