Category Archives: Orillia News
Province Identifies Workers Eligible For Emergency Child Care
The Province has identified workers who are eligible for Emergency Child Care (ECC). A link to the full list can be found here - it includes healthcare, childcare, grocery store, construction and many...
Apr 15, 2021
It's National Take-Out Day
It's National Take-Out Day. Local restaurants have been struggling throughout the pandemic and last December, Restaurants Canada reported that 10,000 restaurants have already closed with upwards of 50...
Apr 15, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Wednesday Includes 89 New Cases And Three More Deaths
Three more deaths and 89 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the latest update by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The latest victims are from Innisfil, Penetanguishene and Wasaga Beach. ...
Apr 14, 2021
Support A Local Restaurant And Have Your Parking Ticket Cancelled
Starting today (April 14), residents who receive a parking ticket from the City of Barrie can have the ticket cancelled if they provide proof of purchase (a receipt) from a Barrie restaurant in an amo...
Apr 14, 2021
Weapons Seized After Hotel Disturbance
A man is facing several charges following an incident at a local hotel. Just before midnight on Tuesday, Orillia OPP say they were called about a man threatening another with a gun at the hotel. Offic...
Apr 14, 2021
Third Barrie Transit Driver Tests Positive For COVID-19
A third Barrie Transit driver tests positive for COVID-19 in the last few days. The City of Barrie says it was notified today that another Barrie Transit operator received a positive COVID-19 test res...
Apr 14, 2021
Canada And Ontario Invest in School Infrastructure To Respond To Impacts of COVID-19
The Federal and Provincial governments have promised millions to local school boards for building upgrades. The Simcoe District Public School Board will receive $17 million, while the Simcoe-Muskoka C...
Apr 14, 2021 Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. (image from Ont Parl)
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