Category Archives: Orillia News
Feds Announce Financial Support For Air Canada
The federal government has announced financial support for Air Canada. The government says as a condition to receiving this support, Air Canada will ensure that: Regional communities retain air connec...
Apr 12, 2021
Barrie Restaurant Fined Under Reopening Ontario Act
A Barrie restaurant has been fined under the Reopening Ontario Act. According to the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit, The Simmering Kettle on Bryne Drive was charged on April 8, 2021 for failing t...
Apr 12, 2021
Businesses in the Orillia area have received a total of $2.3 million to mitigate COVID-19 impacts
The Orillia Area CDC has provided $2.3 million in liquidity support to help 59 businesses impacted by the pandemic to cover fixed operating costs and maintain 140 jobs. The Community Development Corp ...
Apr 12, 2021
Police End Active Search For Missing Man Whose Vehicle Was Found in Tiny
The OPP has called off its search for a missing man from Kitchener, who was believed to be in Tiny Township. Police say they have conducted an extensive air, ground and water search since April 5, and...
Apr 12, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update for Monday Includes 367 Cases And Two More Deaths
In its first update from the weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 367 new COVID-19 cases and two more deaths related to the virus. It also says another 209 local cases have sc...
Apr 12, 2021
Students Will Move To Remote Learning After Spring Break
Students in Ontario will not be returning to in-class learning next week. Premier Doug Ford says due to the spread of COVID-19 variants in the community, a decision has been made to move to remote lea...
Apr 12, 2021
Legion Donates $5700 For Specialized Cataract Surgery Bed At OSMH
The Royal Canadian Legion has generously donated $5,700 for the purchase of a specialized stretcher bed to improve cataract surgeries at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. The funds were raised by t...
Apr 12, 2021 Cutline: John Cropper, Chair of the Poppy Fund at Orillia's Branch 34 of the Royal Canadian Legion and Brenda Watt, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, present a cheque to Brittany Wilson, Development Officer with the OSMH Foundation for $5,700 to purchase a cataract surgery stretcher.
Hospitals Begin To Scale Back Surgeries
Starting today, most hospitals across the province are scaling back elective surgeries. (Please see messages below from local hospitals.) Ontario Health has instructed hospitals to ramp down all elect...
Apr 12, 2021
Weapons, Drugs and Counterfeit Cash Seized From Orillia Home: OPP
Weapons, drugs and counterfeit cash have been seized by the OPP after a search warrant was executed in Orillia. Officers descended on a home on Isabella Drive on Friday morning, when two people were a...
Apr 12, 2021
Fun and Free Virtual Spring Break Activities For Kids
The Barrie Police Service has partnered with a number of community organizations to offer fun and educational virtual sessions for kids all spring break. Topics range from CPR basics to Yoga and story...
Apr 12, 2021