Category Archives: Orillia News
More COVID-19 Cases Confirmed At Simcoe County Schools
As another school week begins, two more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at schools in Simcoe County. They include a student or staff member at Collingwood Collegiate Institute and a second case ...
Oct 12, 2020
More Restrictions Take Effect In Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region
Tougher rules to curb the spread of COVID-19 have begun in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region. The measures are in effect for the next 28 days. They prohibit indoor dining at restaurants and bars, and cl...
Oct 12, 2020
Four rescued after boat burns on Lake Simcoe
Four people were rescued from the water of Lake Simcoe Saturday afternoon, after their boat caught fire offshore from Oro-Medonte. According to the OPP, another boater was able to pull the victims to ...
Oct 12, 2020
Modified Stage 2 Restrictions Start In Hotspots Saturday
More restrictions start Saturday in Ontario Covid-19 hotspots. They'll last for 28 days and will include closing indoor dining at restaurants and bars in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa. Take-out and ...
Oct 09, 2020
SIU Ends Investigation Into Death of Woman Hit By Vehicle In Springwater
The Special Investigations Unit has ended its investigation in connection with the death of a 29 year old Clearview Township woman. The SIU says that OPP contacted them to report that a woman had been...
Oct 09, 2020
Two Charged Following Robbery Involving Handgun In Orillia
Two people are facing charges after a robbery in Orillia. Orillia OPP responded to an Atherley Road business on Monday night, when police say a woman outside had been told to hand over her money and p...
Oct 09, 2020
More Financial Support Announced For Canadian Businesses
New support for Canadian businesses has been announced today. PM Justin Trudeau has revealed updated support for commercial rent and mortgage payments via the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy. "This ...
Oct 09, 2020
More Locals Seeking Nomination For Simcoe North Conservative MP
A couple of people have already thrown their hats into the ring to seek the Conservative Party of Canada nomination in Simcoe North, following Bruce Stanton's retirement. They include: Marcus Mattinso...
Oct 09, 2020
Case of COVID-19 Confirmed at Angus School
The Simcoe County District School Board has confirmed another case of COVID-19 in one of its schools. One case of the virus has been discovered at Pine River Elementary School in Angus, but it's not k...
Oct 09, 2020
Thanksgiving Weekend Begins, And So Does The OPP's Operation Impact
It's the start of the Thanksgiving long weekend and the OPP's Operation Impact. The annual traffic safety campaign targets aggressive, distracted and alcohol/drug-impaired driving as well as the use o...
Oct 09, 2020