Category Archives: Orillia News
Two Barrie Police Service Officers Test Positive For COVID-19
Two Barrie Police officers have tested positive for COVID-19. The officers, who tested positive this past weekend, work in a small, specialized unit. The Health Unit has since declared a workplace bre...
Apr 06, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Tuesday Includes 371 New Cases, And Three More Deaths
In its first update since the Easter Long Weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 371 new cases of COVID-19, along with 3 more deaths related to the virus. The health unit also s...
Apr 06, 2021
$12. 5 Million To Strengthen Mental Health Services For OPP And Their Families
The OPP is set to receive $12.5 million over three years to strengthen mental health services for police and their families. The funding will help hire 20 more mental health support staff and also enh...
Apr 06, 2021 Official Logo of the OPP
Ontario Moves Into Phase Two Of Its Vaccine Rollout Plan
Ontario is moving into Phase Two of its vaccine rollout plan. Premier Doug Ford says getting ahead of the virus means actions need to be taken on many fronts. "Building on the work done to protect lon...
Apr 06, 2021
Woman Struck By Vehicle In Orillia Parking Lot
OPP are seeking witnesses after a 47-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle in an Orillia parking lot. Police responded on April 1st just after 11 pm to a Murphy Road parking lot. The vehicle involved...
Apr 06, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR
Ontario's Restaurants Write Open Letter To Premier
Restaurants across the province have written an open letter to Premier Doug Ford. It says last week's abrupt move to shut down all restaurant dining so soon after easing restrictions has cost Ontario'...
Apr 06, 2021
Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign Begins
The Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign is underway. It rallies Canadians to support and remember those affected by cancer. And with nearly 1 in 2 Canadians diagnosed in their lifetime, almost...
Apr 06, 2021
Third Anniversary Tribute Service in Honour of the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos
Today marks the third anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash tragedy. Sixteen people were killed and 13 others injured after a semi ran a stop sign at an intersection in eastern Saskatchewan on...
Apr 06, 2021
OMA Urging Ontarians (And Government) To Take Pandemic Seriously
The Ontario Medical Association is pleading with the government and Ontarians to take the pandemic seriously. Ontario's doctors say they are concerned that we are entering the worst phase of the pande...
Apr 06, 2021
Free Georgian Event Focuses On Impacts Of COVID-19 Pandemic
A special event is being held at Georgian College this week that will explore the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on all facets of society. The 5th annual RISE event will feature researchers, inn...
Apr 06, 2021