Category Archives: Orillia News
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
It's National Volunteer Week
It's National Volunteer Week. This year's theme is The Value of One, The Power of Many, which reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when ...
Apr 19, 2021
Expect To Hear Plenty Of Booms and Bangs At CFB Borden
Expect to hear a lot of bangs and booms at CFB Borden over the next six weeks. Soldiers from the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre Ammunition Technical Officer course will be conducting contro...
Apr 19, 2021 Source: CFB
Ontario Shuts Borders To Non-Essential Travel
Starting today, Ontario is shutting down its borders with Quebec and Manitoba to non-essential travel, in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. All vehicles will be required to slow down as they a...
Apr 19, 2021