Category Archives: Orillia News
Another Case Of COVID-19 At A Simcoe County School, As Health Unit Confirms 2nd Wave
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit says the region has definitely entered a second wave of COVID-19. Dr. Charles Gardner said yesterday that 7 new cases were reported, bringing the monthly total ...
Sep 25, 2020
Deadline Day For Artists To Apply For Midland Harbour Project
Today is the deadline for artists to apply for the 2020 Midland Harbour Project. Local artists are being asked to create 4' x 4' murals to be displayed at the harbour. Four will be chosen and will be ...
Sep 25, 2020
Expanded Barrie Culture Days Begins
Culture Days in Barrie kicks off today. The event is extending beyond the traditional annual weekend to a more inclusive and interactive four-week schedule of activities, which will run until October ...
Sep 25, 2020
Some Area Provincial Offences Act (POA) Courts Closed Until October 16
All City of Barrie operated Provincial Offences Act (POA) Courts will remain closed up to and including October 16. This order includes matters held at the following locations: Barrie Provincial Offen...
Sep 25, 2020
Drag Queens Are Taking Over Sunset Barrie Drive-In
Canada's first ever drive-in drag show, Drive-In Drag Show Canada, arrives at Oro-Medonte's Sunset Drive-in tonight. The live, family friendly variety show stars Miss Conception, Canada's French-Canad...
Sep 25, 2020
If I Need A COVID-19 Test, Where Do I Go?
Starting today, 60 pharmacies across the province are offering COVID-19 testing to people who aren't showing any symptoms of the virus, but there aren't any in Simcoe County and only one in Muskoka. P...
Sep 25, 2020
Orillia OPP Officer Facing Charges
An Orillia OPP officer has been charged with firearms offences. Police say following an investigation into misconduct allegations, Staff Sergeant Roberto Manca, a 23-year member of the OPP, was arrest...
Sep 24, 2020
Covid-19 Cases Are Still High In Simcoe/Muskoka
There is a new case of Covid-19 in Collingwood. The local health unit is investigating where a man 18 to 34 got the virus. The other new cases are five in Barrie including a girl under 17, and there i...
Sep 24, 2020
Province Announces New Covid-19 Testing Focus
The Covid-19 case numbers are spiking and the Province of Ontario is getting more strategic in its approach to testing. Today Premier Doug Ford announced over $1 billion to be invested in expanded tes...
Sep 24, 2020
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson Not Seeking Re-election
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson has announced he will not seek re-election. Wilson sent out a statement this morning saying he has formally informed the Simcoe-Grey Progressive Conservative Riding Associat...
Sep 24, 2020