Category Archives: Orillia News
West Shore Beach Club Among Finalists For CHBA Awards
Summerhill Homes' West Shore Beach Club has recently been announced as a finalist for the 2021 Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence. They recognize the best...
Apr 14, 2021
Environmental Groups Want Simcoe County As Priority For Greenbelt Expansion
Two local environmental groups are calling for the province to consider Simcoe County as a priority area for Greenbelt expansion. The province is seeking feedback on how and where to grow the Greenbel...
Apr 14, 2021
Neighbourhood Consultations Begin On Supervised Consumption Sites
The first of three virtual public consultations is being held today on the locations of supervised consumption sites in Barrie. They provide a safer and clean space for people to use their own drugs u...
Apr 14, 2021
OPP Continuing to Enforce Stay-At-Home Order
The OPP says anyone who believes a gathering is not following the law or a business is operating illegally, should report it to their local municipal bylaw enforcement authorities or police service. I...
Apr 14, 2021
Barrie Making Progress On Affordable Housing, But More To Be Done
Barrie is making progress on its affordable housing goals. On Monday night, City Council received the Affordable Housing Monitoring Report--a 10-year plan that aims to encourage, stimulate and increas...
Apr 13, 2021 City Of Barrie Logo
RVH COVID-19 Clinic Offering Vaccines to People with High-Risk Health Conditions
People with high-risk health conditions are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at the RVH-led clinic in Barrie. The eligibility categories, as defined by the provincial strategy, can be found at Onta...
Apr 13, 2021
AGCO Moves To Revoke Liquor Licence At Barrie Restaurant
The Simmering Kettle in Barrie may soon be losing its liquor licence. The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says it has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liqu...
Apr 13, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Tuesday Includes 2 More Deaths and 85 New Cases
Two more deaths and 85 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. It says another 47 local cases have also screened positive as a variant of concern. The new ...
Apr 13, 2021
OPP Investigating Trading Cards Theft In Orillia
Orillia OPP is investigating after a Front Street South business had a large number of trading cards stolen. Between noon and 5:15 pm Monday, suspects broke into Triple C Collectibles at 150 Front Str...
Apr 13, 2021 Image from OPP Twitter
Orillia Perch Festival Postponed Until May 8
As a result of the provincewide stay-at-home order, the 40th anniversary of the Orillia Perch Festival has been postponed. It was originally set to begin on April 17, but it has since been rescheduled...
Apr 13, 2021