Category Archives: Orillia News
Ontario Hiring Hundreds More Contact Tracers And Case Managers
An update on contact tracing and testing efforts today from the Province. Premier Doug Ford says $1.37 billion is being spent on those efforts as part of the fall preparedness plan. In the past two we...
Oct 14, 2020
There are 18 New Covid-19 Cases In Simcoe/Muskoka
There are 18 new cases of Covid-19 in Simcoe/Muskoka today. There is a new case in Wasaga Beach, a woman, 18 to 34, whose case is under investigation by the local health unit. There is also a new case...
Oct 14, 2020
OHA Invites You To #StopTheSpread
The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) has launched its #StoptheSpread social media campaign, aimed at encouraging Ontarians to play an active part in preventing the further spread of COVID-19. The ca...
Oct 14, 2020
SPCA Unveils New Commemorative Animals in War Pin
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has released a new commemorative Animals in War collectible pin, featuring a pigeon as this year's symbol to honour the wartime contributions of animals. The pin is...
Oct 14, 2020
Top Docs Approve Halloween Trick Or Treating, But With A Few Changes
Canada's top public doctor has approved "trick or treating" on Halloween, as long as the little ghosts and goblins respect the new realities of the pandemic. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Ta...
Oct 14, 2020
New Electricity Rates Begin November 1
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced new electricity prices for households and small businesses, effective November 1st, under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). It says the total bill for a typi...
Oct 13, 2020
Barrie Police Body-Worn Cameras Pilot Project Starts Today
A pilot project that outfits some Barrie Police officers with body-worn cameras starts today (October 13th). Cameras attached to the officers' uniforms, usually on the chest, will capture video and au...
Oct 13, 2020
Free Parking Initiative Starts In Orillia Pay and Display Lots
There will be free parking in Orillia's pay and display lots now until January 1st. It's to help support local businesses during the pandemic. Councillor Ted Emond says as the cold weather sets in and...
Oct 13, 2020
Ford Urges Ontarians To Do Their Part For Small Businesses
As part of an overall message about small business, Premier Doug Ford has a request for big third-party delivery companies like Uber Eats. He wants them to reduce their commission rates, which in some...
Oct 13, 2020
There Are 55 New Covid Cases in Simcoe/Muskoka
There are 55 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Simcoe/Muskoka today and one new death. There are now four confirmed deaths relating to the virus at Simcoe Manor in Beeton and a fifth death at the faci...
Oct 13, 2020