Category Archives: Orillia News
Canada Signs Agreement For Early Delivery Of Pfizer BioNtech Covid-19 Vaccine
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has an agreement with Pfizer to start early delivery of doses of their vaccine candidate. Today Trudeau said Canada has contracted to receive up to 249,000 do...
Dec 07, 2020
Orillia OPP Toy Drive Considered A Success
The Orillia OPP recently held its annual Toy Drive. It helps spread cheer to kids that are less fortunate this holiday season. On Saturday, OPP Auxiliary and volunteers were on hand at the Orillia Wal...
Dec 07, 2020
Impersonation of Police Officer Reported in Tay Township
The OPP is investigating a report of impersonation of a police officer in Tay Township. Police say just after 2pm Sunday, a woman was driving westbound on Highway 12 near the 400, when a black cargo v...
Dec 07, 2020 OPP Logo
Trial Run Of Canada's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Today
A"soft launch" of Canada's COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan is taking place today. Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin, who is running Canada's logistical side of the vaccine effort has said that they'll have...
Dec 07, 2020 NIAID / CC
Barrie Offering Online Fitness Classes Starting Today
Starting today, the City of Barrie is offering virtual, livestreamed fitness classes as part of a pilot program. For the first two weeks, virtual classes will be open to current recPASS members only, ...
Dec 07, 2020
GreenHaven Women’s Shelter Can Accept More Women and Children
GreenHaven Women's Shelter in Orillia has more room for anyone needing a safe place to call home. It offers specialized services to women who are fleeing violence and human trafficking. Our team of ex...
Dec 06, 2020
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared At Georgian Bay General Hospital
An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) in Midland. The hospital says the case was discovered on its 2 North inpatient unit, in collaboration with the Simcoe ...
Dec 06, 2020
No One Injured Following Fire At Sunnidale Corners
No one has been injured, after a fire at Sunnidale Corners in Clearview. It broke out at a home early Saturday morning, while the occupants were away for the weekend. Officials believe the electrical ...
Dec 06, 2020 Roree Payment
Orillia's Greenhaven Shelter Has Available Spaces For Women And Children
The Greenhaven Women's Shelter in Orillia is letting the public know they have spaces available for more women and children. The 24/7 shelter provides women and their children a safe and nurturing env...
Dec 04, 2020
Kilworthy Resident One Of Three Fined For Moose Hunting Violations
A man from Kilworthy has been fined in connection with Moose Hunting violations. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding hunters that shooting across a road is dangerous and illega...
Dec 04, 2020