Category Archives: Orillia News
Record-breaking Week For Covid-19 Cases In Simcoe/Muskoka
This week has been a record-breaker when it comes to Covid-19 cases in Simcoe/Muskoka. The health unit reports there were 231 new cases reported Sunday which is the highest number of weekly cases sinc...
Dec 04, 2020
Help Police Cram A Cruiser In Midland
You have a chance to help local kids have a merry Christmas. During Saturdays in December, members from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP, along with members from the Midland, Tiny and Tay Fire Department...
Dec 04, 2020 Ontario Provincial Police Logo
CEBA Expanded To Allow New Loans Of Up To $20,000 For Small Businesses
More money is being made available for Canadian small businesses. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the government is expanding the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) starting today gi...
Dec 04, 2020
Charges Laid Following Crash In Severn Township
Charges have been laid following a crash in Severn Township. Police say around 10:45 last night, an officer was travelling northbound on Highway 400, where some people had stopped on the highway to he...
Dec 04, 2020 source: opp.ca
Enjoy Christmas At Hewitts Farm Market
The Christmas Festival at Hewitts Farm Market is being modified into a drive-thru holiday light and display show this year. Several local businesses, clubs, and organizations have teamed up with Sever...
Dec 04, 2020
Participants Needed For Veteran Cannabis Study
Avail Cannabis has applied for ethics approval on an Observational study on the use of medical cannabis oil for military veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In light of the second ...
Dec 04, 2020
Midhurst Preparing For Christmas Tree Lighting
Midhurst is making the final preparations for its Christmas Tree Lighting. It will be live-streamed on Facebook at 6:30 Saturday night. To watch, please click here. The town is also encouraging reside...
Dec 04, 2020
Check Out Light Up Orillia Lake Country
Stay safe while getting into the holiday spirit by enjoying the amazing light displays throughout our area as part of Light Up Orillia Lake Country. Now you can take advantage of the new self-guided l...
Dec 04, 2020
Drugs and Weapons Seized Following Police Bust Involving Friday Harbour Resort
A drug bust involving Friday Harbour Resort in Innisfil has resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and weapons. Police say they executed early morning search warrants early yesterday at ...
Dec 04, 2020
Ontario Appoints Members of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force
The Ontario government has announced the appointment of nine members of the new Ministers' COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force today. The task force, chaired by General (retired) Rick Hillier, fo...
Dec 04, 2020 Auditor General