Category Archives: Orillia News
Police Believe Same Suspect Responsible For Robberies In Gravenhurst and Orillia
Police believe they are looking for the same suspect wanted in connection with two armed robbery attempts in Gravenhurst and two other robberies in Orillia. Police say a man armed with a taser robbed ...
Oct 28, 2020
Barrie Expanding Some Rec Services Starting Nov. 2nd
Barrie will expand some recreation services at select centre next week starting Nov. 2nd. It will include open gym times, public skates and select gym activities. Simcoe-Muskoka residents can now rese...
Oct 28, 2020
Over $1 Billion for Ontario Infrastructure Projects
The Province has announced a new funding stream for local infrastructure projects. Premier Doug Ford says applications are open for the Covid-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream. It will make more tha...
Oct 28, 2020
There Are 22 New Covid Cases In Simcoe/Muskoka
There are a few more new Covid-19 cases in our region. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports 22 cases. There were 19 yesterday. A woman in Wasaga Beach in the age range of 45 to 64 has a com...
Oct 28, 2020 Photo courtesy of The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Rider Charged For Baby On Board ATV
Police have charged an ATV rider who had a baby on board. On Sunday, OPP and Central Ontario ATV club trail wardens conducted several hours of patrol on the Simcoe County Forests trails in Springwater...
Oct 28, 2020
The Beer Store Summer Bottle Drive Raises Over $42K For OSMH
An incredible $42,133 has been raised to support Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, thanks to local residents who donated their empties to The Beer Store this summer. The fundraising campaign was pa...
Oct 28, 2020
Conservation Of The Minesing Wetlands Expanded
The conservation of the Minesing Wetlands has been expanded. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced the protection of 32 hectares (80 acres) in th...
Oct 28, 2020
Nominees Now Being Accepted For Mayor's Innovation Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Mayor's Innovation Awards. They annual initiative celebrates and recognizes the year's most creative solutions from businesses, individuals, and community groups ...
Oct 28, 2020
Co-Chairs Chosen For RVH Foundation's New Moments Matter Campaign
To meet the ever changing and growing healthcare needs of the community, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) Foundation has selected Steve Blanchet and Mary-Anne Frith as co-chairs of the ...
Oct 28, 2020
New Parking Strategy In Barrie
Parking in Barrie is on its way to becoming easier and more convenient. The 2020 Parking Strategy was approved at this week's City Council meeting. It includes steps that will move the parking reserve...
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