Category Archives: Orillia News
Large Pot Plant Grow-Op Discovered In Midland
Over 10,000 cannabis plants have been seized at an industrial building in Midland. That from the OPP, who say they made the discovery last evening. Around 6 pm they responded to a report about suspici...
Sep 30, 2020
Ford Slams Those Who Urge Others To Ignore Health Rules
People who urge others to flout health regulations are hurting the people of Ontario. That today from Premier Doug Ford, who lashed out at those who try to get others to avoid public health measures a...
Sep 30, 2020
SIU Clears Orillia OPP, After Man Suffers Broken Scapula
The Orillia OPP has been cleared by the SIU in connection with an injury suffered by a 30-year-old man earlier this year. The SIU says on May 21st, a suspect in a domestic disturbance on Oxford Street...
Sep 30, 2020 Logo: Special Investigations Unit
Covid-19 Cases Could Get To 1,000 A Day
New Covid-19 modelling numbers paint a startling picture. The data released by the Ontario government shows the province could get to a thousand new cases a day by the middle of October. The informati...
Sep 30, 2020
It's Orange Shirt Day
It's Orange Shirt Day The annual event is recognized on September 30, as a way to bring communities together to honour the experiences of former students and survivors of the residential school system...
Sep 30, 2020
Safe Smile Mask Campaign For Kids
The Smilezone Foundation has created the Safe Smile Mask Campaign for kids undergoing treatment at healthcare facilities in the area. It is to ensure children receiving medical, mental and emotional s...
Sep 30, 2020
Today Is 2019 Tax Payment Deadline Day
If you owe any money on your 2019 taxes, today is the deadline to pay up, at least interest-free. The deadline to file taxes was extended until June and final payments until now, due to the pandemic. ...
Sep 30, 2020
Lakehead University Launching Equity, Diversity And Inclusion Action Plan
Lakehead University is launching its first Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan today. It has been created, following a year-long process of planning, research and consultation led by th...
Sep 30, 2020
Innisfil School Becomes Simcoe County's Tenth Case of COVID-19
The Simcoe County District School Board has confirmed another case of COVID-19 in one of its schools. Goodfellow Public School, which is located on the 9th Line of Innisfil, has one confirmed case of ...
Sep 29, 2020
New LTC Visitation Rules Take Effect October 5th In Hotspots
The Province is providing more money for Long Term Care (LTC) home safety as the second Covid-19 wave takes hold. Today Premier Doug Ford announced $540 million to protect long term care homes from th...
Sep 29, 2020