Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Investigating Police Radio Frequency Interferences
Orillia OPP is investigating possible interference with police radio frequencies. OPP say they are aware that civilians have had the ability to hear police communications using "scanners" which police...
Dec 18, 2020
No New Covid Deaths In Simcoe/Muskoka
A rise in local Covid-19 cases today. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports 62 cases which is up slightly from yesterday's 58 cases. And for the first time this week, there are no new deaths...
Dec 18, 2020
Ford to Give Lockdown Situation Update Monday Afternoon
We'll be provided an update on the lockdown situation in Ontario come Monday afternoon. Ahead of an emergency meeting with CEOs at hospitals throughout Ontario, Premier Doug Ford said the Province is ...
Dec 18, 2020 Premier Doug Ford speaking At Queen's Park back in Sept 2020
RVH Amongst 17 Ontario Hospitals Set To Receive Covid-19 Vaccine
17 additional hospital sites throughout Ontario will be receiving the Pfizer vaccine in the next two weeks and that includes Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie. The Province made th...
Dec 18, 2020
A Record Month For Area Home Sales
A jump in home sales in our region. The Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors says the number of homes sold last month is up significantly. A total of 417 homes got new owners in November, whi...
Dec 18, 2020
Trudeau Confirms Hundreds Of Thousands Of Vaccine Doses In Coming Weeks and Months
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says more vaccines are on the way. Canada has secured agreements for up to 417,000 doses of Covid 19 vaccines ahead of schedule. "This includes over 200,000 early doses o...
Dec 18, 2020
Orillia Reduces Capacity Limits At Large Stores
Orillia Council has approved an amendment to the COVID-19 Emergency Measures By-law to further protect the health, safety and well-being of customers and employees in large retail/grocery stores withi...
Dec 18, 2020
Two Outdoor Barrie Ice Rinks Opening Saturday
Barrie is planning to open its two main outdoor ice rinks this Saturday, weather permitting. If the weather allows, the Circle at the Centre rink (outside City Hall) will open daily from 10 a.m. until...
Dec 18, 2020 City Of Barrie
It's A Big Weekend For Ski And Snowboard Enthusiasts
Local ski and snowboard enthusiasts have plenty of options this weekend. Mount St Louis Moonstone opens to the general public today, along with Snow Valley Resort, while Horseshoe Valley Resort has op...
Dec 18, 2020 Blue Mountain Resort
Will Kids Be Returning To School In The New Year?
It's the last day of class for most students across the province and Ontario's education minister has told school boards to prepare for the possibility of full remote learning in the New Year. Educati...
Dec 18, 2020 Ministry Of Education