Category Archives: Orillia News
Disney Minnie Mouse Sleep Set Recall
A Disney Minnie Mouse sleep set is being recalled. According to Health Canada, the pink short sleeve top and long pant sleep set has the style number DS20IG427, and comes in sizes from 0/3 to 18/24 mo...
Jan 20, 2021
Tiny Township 2020 Citizen Of The Year Awards
Tiny Township has announced the recipients of the 2020 Citizen of the Year Awards. They were presented at the December 21, 2020, Regular Meeting of Council. Award categories included the Corrie Hameli...
Jan 20, 2021
Barrie Police Identify Suspect In Katherine Janeiro's Murder
The man accused of murdering Katherine Janeiro in her apartment in downtown Barrie 26 years ago, has been identified by Barrie police. They say Robert Bruce MacQueen also uses the alias Bruce Ellis an...
Jan 20, 2021 Facebook
SIU Lays Assault Charge Against Police Officer in Relation to Orillia Incident
An Orillia OPP officer has been charged by the SIU. The Special Investigations Unit says it has reasonable grounds to believe an officer committed a criminal offence in relation to an interaction with...
Jan 20, 2021
It's Inauguration Day In The United States
It's a big day in the United States, where Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president in a star-studded inauguration this morning. The ceremony is due to begin at 10 am and Lady Gaga will kick o...
Jan 20, 2021 CPAC
Win Prizes By Entering The Midhurst Snowman Contest
Midhurst residents could win some prizes by entering its Snowman Contest. The Midhurst Community Recreation Association is encouraging residents to submit a photo of their snowman, snow-woman or other...
Jan 20, 2021
Online Fundraiser Started For Coldwater Father and Son Killed Snowmobiling
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a father and son from Coldwater. Police say 49-year-old Jereld Bremner, and his 19-year-old son, Donny died on Sunday night, when they hit open water while ...
Jan 20, 2021 GoFundMe
Severn Township Unveils New Logo
Severn Township has revealed its updated brand identity and website. The logo, which is based upon feedback collected from one-on-one interviews, a telephone survey, and several activities on Engage S...
Jan 20, 2021
Another Official Resigns Over Holiday Travel
Yet another official has resigned over taking a vacation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Doug Ford's office said in a statement last night that he accepted the resignation of Linda Hasenfratz, C...
Jan 20, 2021 Portrait by Anya Chibi
Ajax Man Facing Charges After Foot Chase In Penetanguishene
A 43-year-old Ajax man faces several charges after police say he fled from them in Penetanguishene. Monday just before 1 am a police officer saw the man in the area of Church and Burke Streets. The re...
Jan 19, 2021