Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia Man Facing More Than A Dozen Charges After Townhouse Fire & Other Crimes
A suspicious fire at a townhouse in Orillia has led to more than dozen charges against a 50 year old man. Police say the suspect went on a crime spree on Saturday, which began in the early morning hou...
Oct 19, 2020
Two More Deaths Related To Covid-19 In Simcoe/Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 43 new cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths. This number covers the weekend. The last day cases were reported was Friday when there were 14 new cas...
Oct 19, 2020
Premier Strongly Recommends Not Trick-Or-Treating In Hotpots
It won't be a regular Halloween in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford is urging people not to go out trick-or-treating this Halloween in hotspots and to take extra precautions in other areas if you do. He say...
Oct 19, 2020
Barrie Maintains It's 'AA' Credit Rating
Barrie has maintained its 'AA' credit rating for another year and the outlook is stable. That from Standard and Poor, a financial services company whose annual report attributes the rating to the City...
Oct 19, 2020
Area Home Sales Set New Record
Home sales in Southern Georgian Bay set a new monthly record. A total of 627 houses were sold in September 2020. That's up 57.9% from September 2019. This was also a new sales record for the month of ...
Oct 19, 2020
City Of Orillia Drop-In Programs Begin Today
The City of Orillia is offering drop-in programs starting today, but pre-registration is required. "We are excited to provide safe recreational opportunities to the community to help with physical and...
Oct 19, 2020
Suspicious Fire At Orillia Townhouse
The Ontario Fire Marshal's office has been called in to investigate a suspicious fire at a townhouse in Orillia. Firefighters were called on Saturday morning, when the owner of the property on Regent ...
Oct 18, 2020
Straw Bale Fire-Fighting Marathon Near Stayner
Clearview Township firefighters have spent more than 24 hours on the scene of a suspicious and stubborn fire involving a large field of straw bales near Stayner. The Township's fire chief says the fla...
Oct 18, 2020
York Region Heads Into Modified Stage 2 On Monday
York Region is moving into a modified Stage 2 on Monday. This afternoon Premier Doug Ford expressed concern for the region and its growing number of Covid-19 cases. He says the modified Stage 2 there ...
Oct 16, 2020
Springwater Man Wanted On Arrest Warrant
OPP are seeking the public's help in trying to find a 31-year-old man who's wanted on an arrest warrant. The investigation started mid-day yesterday on the northeast side of Penetanguishene. Police ha...
Oct 16, 2020