Category Archives: Orillia News
Vehicle Parked Atop A Snowbank Leads To Impaired Driving Charges
A vehicle parked on top of a snowbank in Tay Township with its driver asleep inside, has led to impaired driving charges. A citizen on Pine Street in Waubaushene reported the vehicle to police on Sund...
Jan 25, 2021
Midland Man Charged Following Disturbance Involving Noxious Substance
A disturbance in Midland has resulted in charges against a 20 year old man. Police were called to a home on Frederick Street on Sunday night, where a number of people had been sprayed by a substance, ...
Jan 25, 2021
SMDHU Reports 130 New COVID-19 and 19 More Deaths Today
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 130 new COVID-19 cases in its latest update from the weekend, along with 19 more deaths related to the virus. They include 18 residents from Robert...
Jan 25, 2021
Today Marks The One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 In Ontario
Today marks the one year anniversary of "Patient Zero" - the first COVID-19 case in Ontario. On Jan. 23, 2020, a 56-year-old man, who had just returned from China, was admitted to Sunnybrook Hospital ...
Jan 25, 2021
State of Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order Extended
The provincial government has officially extended its State of Emergency and Stay-At-Home order for an additional 14 days. The emergency order will now expire on February 9th, unless it is extended fu...
Jan 25, 2021
What Are Your Priorities For Canada's 2021 Budget?
The federal government wants to hear from Canadians on its next budget. The 2021 pre-budget consultations have begun and will run until February 19, 2021. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she w...
Jan 25, 2021
Shoplifters In Orillia Lead To Drugs and Weapons: OPP
A call about a couple of suspected shoplifters in Orillia has resulted in numerous theft, drug and weapons charges against two women. Police say they were called on Friday about two women acting suspi...
Jan 25, 2021 Image: OPP Cruiser
Lakehead Launches Wellness Strategy
Lakehead University is launching its first Wellness Strategy to support the wellness needs of students, faculty, and staff. The plan's mission is to embed systemic health and wellness practices and se...
Jan 25, 2021
Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Neutralizes Variants
Moderna Inc. has announced that individuals vaccinated with its COVID-19 Vaccine show resistance against emerging strains of SARS-CoV-2. It says the vaccine produced neutralized all key emerging varia...
Jan 25, 2021
Stayner Gun and Drug Bust
A search warrant in Stayner has resulted in the seizure of drugs and weapons. Police say members of the crime unit executed the warrant yesterday afternoon at home on Charles Street in Clearview, wher...
Jan 25, 2021