Category Archives: Orillia News
Over $37 Million For Mental Health Emergencies
The Province is sending in reinforcements to help people in a mental health crisis. Today Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will invest over $37 million to hire more staff, create tailored prog...
Nov 17, 2020 Ontario Premier Doug Ford. (image from @FordNation Twitter)
OPP Seeking Person of Interest
OPP are looking to identify a person of interest who may have been involved in a recent incident in Angus. He's described as being 5'10" with brown hair. Police say he was wearing a black t-shirt and ...
Nov 17, 2020
Snow Angels Can Help With Snow Removal
If you need help clearing away snow this winter, you can sign up for Snow Angels. It is an online platform where residents who require assistance with shoveling snow can post a request for service, an...
Nov 17, 2020
OSMH Launches Soldiers' Catch the Ace Lottery
Starting today, the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation is launching Soldiers' Catch the Ace lottery. The proceeds will help equip Soldiers' frontline workers with the tools they need to pr...
Nov 17, 2020
Be A Santa For A Senior!
You could be a Santa to a Senior this Christmas! Beginning on December 1st, you can pick up a "Santa for Seniors" gift tag off the Christmas tree in the main lobby of the Orillia Public Library. You c...
Nov 17, 2020
Power Still Out? Here's The Latest
There are still a few power outages this morning, following a massive wind storm that caused damage across the province. Hydro One crews have restored power to 370,000 customers affected by the wind s...
Nov 17, 2020 Hydro One
Winter Weather Travel Advisory In Effect
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for today: Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago Winter weather can be unpredictable but some ex...
Nov 17, 2020 Ministry Of Transportation
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Has Begun
The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign has kicked off for 2020 - the organization's largest public fundraising drive of the year. It has seen the number of people needing support skyrocket alm...
Nov 16, 2020
Where To Find School Bus Cancellations & Delays In Simcoe/Muskoka
Decisions to cancel school buses are usually made before the start of the school day, before 6 a.m. In Simcoe County, the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC) provides cancellation ...
Nov 16, 2020 SMCDSB
OPP Searching Honey Harbour Area For Missing Markham Man
The OPP is searching the Honey Harbour area of Georgian Bay for a missing Markham resident. A vehicle associated with 24-year-old Samim Ayam, who was last seen at the Markville Mall at 4 pm November 4...
Nov 16, 2020