Category Archives: Orillia News
Howl At The Full Moon Tonight
You're being invited to Howl at the Full Moon Zoom tonight. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it is called the "Wolf Moon" because this is the time of year when you can hear wolf howls more often...
Jan 28, 2021
Barrie Seeking Feedback On Community Gardens
The City of Barrie is exploring three new locations for community gardens in its parks and is looking for resident feedback. Residents have the opportunity to view the concept designs of each of the p...
Jan 28, 2021 City Of Barrie
Website To Support Local Businesses
Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop has launched a new website to assist local small-medium sized businesses through the pandemic. ReliefWithinReach.ca offers a simple interface for users to access various g...
Jan 28, 2021
Province Extends Off-Peak Electricity Rates
The Ontario government is extending electricity rate relief for families, small businesses and farms to support those spending more time at home in response to the provincial Stay-at-Home Order. The g...
Jan 27, 2021
Stop Sign Violation Leads To Arrests, Drugs and Prohibited Knife: OPP
A traffic stop in Penetanguishene has resulted in the arrests of two people, as well as the seizure of drugs and a prohibited knife. Police say the vehicle was stopped early Monday morning, after it f...
Jan 27, 2021 OPP Cruiser
SMDHU Reports 3 Deaths and 40 New Cases Of COVID-19
Three more deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported in the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's latest update, along with 40 new cases of the virus. The latest victims are all residents of Barri...
Jan 27, 2021
Tackling Trash in Georgian Bay
An environmental charity plans to install 18 trash-trapping devices in Georgian Bay to collect plastics and other debris and also to provide data on how much stuff is flowing into the water. Georgian ...
Jan 27, 2021
Orillia OPP Warn Public of Pharmacy Phone Scam
Orillia OPP is warning the public of a local phone scam. On January 24, 2021, officers received a report from an Orillia pharmacy advising that customers had been getting phone calls from a man who st...
Jan 27, 2021
SIU Clears Police In Midland Arrest
The SIU has cleared police of any wrong-doing in connection with the arrest of a woman in Midland. Police say on September 25, 2020, a 32-year-old woman was taken into custody and the following night,...
Jan 27, 2021
SMDHU Issues Strict Warning To Residents About Visiting Others
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is warning residents that if people don't follow the public safety guidelines, more people will die from COVID-19. Our Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Charles Ga...
Jan 27, 2021 SMDHU