Category Archives: Orillia News
RVH Directed By Province To Cancel Non-Emergency Surgeries And Procedures
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie has been told to cancel non-emergency surgeries and procedures. Ontario's hospitals, with the exception of those in Northern Ontario, have been di...
Apr 09, 2021
Barrie Police Issues Request To Lockdown Protesters
The Barrie Police Service acknowledges that over the past several weekends, protests against COVID restrictions have taken place in Barrie. With the recent provincial Stay-at-Home order, rising COVID ...
Apr 09, 2021
Proposals Revealed For The Redevelopment of Orillia's Metro Plaza.
Two proposals have been unveiled for the redevelopment of a key piece of waterfront land in Orillia. The city owned property is on Front Street, now occupied by a retail plaza and a Metro grocery stor...
Apr 09, 2021 Images courtesy the City of Orillia.
Long Term Care Worker From Penetanguishene Wins $3 Million
Christopher Irvine of Penetanguishene is $3 million richer after winning the top prize with the instant triple millions lottery game. A long-term care worker, Chris says this is his first big win. "In...
Apr 09, 2021
Prince Philip Has Died At Age 99
Prince Philip has died. The announcement was made by Buckingham Palace this morning: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness T...
Apr 09, 2021
Workplace Inspection Blitz Begins Today
A series of zero-tolerance workplace safety inspections begin today in sectors and regions hardest hit by COVID-19. Labour Minister Monty McNaughton said this ramped-up blitz will start with a focus o...
Apr 09, 2021
Infrastructure $$ For North Simcoe.
The North Simcoe area is in line for about 1.5 million federal and provincial infrastructure dollars to upgrade local sports and recreation facilities. Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop says approval's bee...
Apr 08, 2021
Suspicious Vehicle In Orillia Leads To Drug Charges
A suspicious vehicle in Orillia has led to drug charges. The OPP say the vehicle was stopped in a parking lot on Canice Street shortly after 1am on March 28th, when officers observed alcohol and canna...
Apr 08, 2021
Province-Wide Stay At Home Order Starts Thursday
The Province has declared a State of Emergency and a month-long stay-at-home order to better fight the pandemic's Third Wave. Premier Doug Ford says there's no doubt the third wave is different from w...
Apr 07, 2021 Image From CPAC
A Provincewide Stay-At-Home Order? We'll Find Out Today.
A provincewide stay-at-home order? We'll find out today if the rumours are true. Sources say the Ford government is set to announce a provincewide, month-long stay-at-home order similar to what was en...
Apr 07, 2021