Category Archives: Orillia News
Police Investigating Two ATM Robberies Involving A Taser
OPP say conducted energy weapons (CEW) have been used in two recent robbery incidents, including one in Orillia. Police say on Sunday morning, a person using an ATM in a Coboconk bank was approached b...
Oct 26, 2020 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR
Covid-19 Cases in Simcoe/Muskoka Stay In Double Digits
Covid-19 cases in our region remain in the double digits. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports 55 new cases since Friday. There are two new cases in Clearview Township. They are two men, on...
Oct 26, 2020
Province To Release 2020 Budget Nov. 5th
Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips says the Province's 2020 budget will be released November 5th and that it will have a three-year outlook. Phillips says it will make available every resource to h...
Oct 26, 2020
Laurentian Among Top 10 Undergraduate Universities In Canada: Macleans
Maclean's has once again included Lakehead University among Canada's top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in the magazine's 2021 University Rankings. Lakehead tied for first overall among Ontar...
Oct 26, 2020
Man Arrested on Weapons Charges in Orillia
A man has been arrested on weapons charges in Orillia. Police were called on Friday night about a group of young men walking near Victoria Park, and one of them was carrying a long gun. Meanwhile, pol...
Oct 26, 2020
Long-Awaited Orillia Rec Centre Finally Opens Today
The Orillia Recreation Centre is finally opening today, but with a staged approach. The new rec centre located at 255 West Street will be open to the public for fitness center time slots, pre-register...
Oct 26, 2020
New Round Of Applications Open For Small Business Grants Today
A new round of applications open today for $5,000 dollar grants for small businesses. The Canada United Small Business Fund helps small businesses offset the cost of expenses to reopen safely, purchas...
Oct 26, 2020
Barrie Police Searching For Vehicle Involved In Hit and Run
Barrie Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run. Police say around 1 o'clock Saturday morning, a grey Hyundai GEnesis hit a bell box and sign post on a property of Sove...
Oct 25, 2020
West Parry Sound OPP Looking For Vehicle Possibly In Barrie, Orillia or Sudbury
West Parry Sound OPP is looking for a suspicious vehicle with connections to Barrie, Orillia and Sudbury. Police say the vehicle, which is damaged in various locations, has been involved in several oc...
Oct 25, 2020
Thanksgiving Gatherings May Be To Blame For Recent COVID-19 Increase: Health Minister
Experts say Thanksgiving celebrations, fewer restrictions and increased testing capacity may be among the factors contributing to Canada's recent surge in record breaking COVID-19 cases. Here in Ontar...
Oct 25, 2020