Category Archives: Orillia News
Three Charged With Impaired Driving Offences
Three people face impaired driving-related charges after stops on area roadways. On November 10th a 30-year-old Orillia man was charged after a car rolled, ending up in a ditch on Carlyon Line. The ne...
Nov 12, 2020 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR
More Charges In Poppy Box Thefts
The same suspect arrested in a poppy theft investigation in Midland, is now facing charges in connection with another incident. Police say the 46 year old Tay Township man is also believed to be respo...
Nov 12, 2020
60's Scoop Foundation Being Launched Today
The ceremonial launch of a $50-million foundation aimed at healing the damage of the 60's Scoop is taking place today. The '60s Scoop arose out of government policy under which Indigenous children wer...
Nov 12, 2020
Police Looking For Witnesses In Hit and Run
Police are looking to speak to witnesses of a hit and run in Penetanguishene. OPP say it happened on Tuesday, around 11:25 a.m., on Brunelle Side Road. Investigators say a white Chevy pick-up truck hi...
Nov 11, 2020
Where To Watch Remembrance Day Ceremonies In The Region
It's Remembrance Day. At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we observe a moment of silence to honour all who have fallen and acknowledge the courage of those who have served ...
Nov 11, 2020
Orillia Unveils New Walter Henry Park
A new park in West Orillia is open to the public and with a name sure to inspire. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the City of Orillia announced the official opening and naming of the new neighbourhood park locat...
Nov 10, 2020 City Of Orillia
Health Unit Survey Collecting Info On Covid-19 Impacts
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) continues to look for your feedback about the pandemic. It wants to hear about your experiences - good and bad - and are asking residents to complete an...
Nov 10, 2020
Municipalities Can Provide Property Tax Relief To Small Businesses
Today Premier Doug Ford said he's giving municipalities the flexibility to provide property tax relief to small businesses. He says it will make a huge difference for small business owners as they bat...
Nov 10, 2020 Ontario Premier Doug Ford. (image from @FordNation Twitter)
Online Survey Will Help Shape Orillia OPP's Future Policing
You can take a new online survey to help shape the OPP's Orillia detachment's new three-year action plan. The survey asks you to identify your top three priorities in the community, rate the OPP's Big...
Nov 10, 2020
$20 Million Announced For Veterans Organizations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $20 million to support Canadian veterans organizations. It will go towards creating the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund, which will address sh...
Nov 10, 2020