Category Archives: Orillia News
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
Orillia Police Services Board Launches Security Camera Registry and Mapping Program
It's hoped that registering your video surveillance setup with police in Orillia will help fight crime more efficiently while putting some dollars back in your pocket. The Orillia Police Services Boar...
Apr 22, 2021
Police Looking For Scout Valley Arsonist.
Somebody has set more than a dozen small fires in Orillia's Scout Valley nature area, which is a popular walking and hiking spot in the city. The fire department says there have been 16 fires set ther...
Apr 21, 2021 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
"High Quality, Professional" Grow Op Raided in Tiny Township.
Provincial police have raided a large pot growing operation at a farm on the sixth line of Tiny Township. Just over 9 thousand plants have been seized along with a couple of hundred clones, some bud, ...
Apr 21, 2021 OPP Photo.