Category Archives: Orillia News
New Secondary School Named In Barrie
A new secondary school in Barrie has been named. Trustees with the Simcoe County District School Board approved it yesterday. It's going to be called Maple Ridge Secondary School. Over 500 name submis...
Dec 17, 2020
Ford Addresses Potential Of Province-Wide Lockdown
Premier Doug Ford has addressed the potential of a Province-wide lockdown. Asked today if he was considering a Province-wide lockdown and extending the school break, Ford said: "everything's on the ta...
Dec 17, 2020
Province Announces $1.9 Billion For New LTC Staffing Plan
Ontario has announced its new Long-term Care staffing plan which promises a 'nation-leading' level of care. Today Premier Doug Ford pledged up to $1.9 billion a year by the 4th year of the plan. This ...
Dec 17, 2020
Fourth Covid Death In A Row in Simcoe/Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports a new death for the fourth day in a row. Information on the latest death today has not been released yet. There are a total of 58 new cases including on...
Dec 17, 2020
Orillia Transit Fare Increase Takes Effect January 1st.
Orillia Transit users will see a small fare hike in the new year. Starting Jan. 1st, 2021, a cash fare to ride the bus in Orillia will increase by ten cents from $2.60 to $2.70. There will also be pri...
Dec 17, 2020
Over $147 Million Announced For Critical Mental Health and Addictions Services
Over $147 million is being invested to immediately expand access to critical mental health and addictions services for Ontarians during the pandemic. It includes $30 million in targeted funding for yo...
Dec 17, 2020
Guns And Ammo Seized in Penetanguishene
A 21-year-old man has been charged and several guns have been seized by the OPP in Penetanguishene. Police say as part of an ongoing investigation, officers from the Street Crime Unit executed a searc...
Dec 17, 2020 OPP
Springwater Passes 2021 Budget With 0% Tax Increase
With residents continuing to feel the financial hardships and challenges brought on by COVID-19, Springwater Council has approved the 2021 budget with a zero percent property tax increase. When combin...
Dec 17, 2020
Transport Canada Clears Santa For Take-Off
Transport Canada has cleared Santa for take-off. Minister of Transport Marc Garneau made the official announcement in a fun video posted online yesterday. He said while many Canadians are restricting ...
Dec 17, 2020 Transport Canada
Health Experts Pleading With Canadians To Stay Home For The Holidays
Health experts are pleading with Canadians to NOT ignore pandemic precautions and have large family gatherings this holiday season. They say doing so could result in a "grotesque spike" in novel coron...
Dec 17, 2020 Ontario Hospital Association