Category Archives: Orillia News
Bloc Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet Tests Positive for Covid-19
Bloc Quebecois (BQ) Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet has tested positive for Covid-19. The party has released a statement saying Blanchet is currently "doing perfectly well." This follows news that Conse...
Sep 18, 2020
Police Have Identified Woman Hit By Car And Killed in Springwater
The Special Investigations Unit has identified the woman hit and killed on a road north of Barrie. The SIU says in accordance with the unit's name release police which requires consent from next of ki...
Sep 18, 2020
Healthcare Funding Tops Premiers Throne Speech Wish List
Canada's Premiers have announced their wish list for next week's throne speech. They say they want proper financing for the priorities and needs of all Canadians. This includes a fair share of Canadia...
Sep 18, 2020
New Technology Helps Increase COVID-19 Testing At OSMH
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 assessment centre is the first in the province to implement some new technology. It has introduced a handheld device, which can collect a patient's infor...
Sep 18, 2020
Rounds Ranch in Elmvale Opens Pumpkin Mania This Weekend
Rounds Ranch in Elmvale is hosting another Pumpkin Mania - a great outdoor event to celebrate the fall season. It will happen every weekend, starting this Saturday (Sept 19), until Halloween. This yea...
Sep 18, 2020
First-Ever Global Virtual Torch Run For Special Olympics This Weekend
The first-ever Global Virtual Torch Run is taking place today. Law enforcement agencies across the country are holding Torch Runs in their communities to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics...
Sep 18, 2020
Terry Fox Run "One Day. Your Way." Takes Place Sunday
The Terry Fox Run "One Day. Your Way." kicks off on Sunday. Participants and Teams are encouraged to register online to raise funds for cancer research. Due to public health concerns, Canadians will p...
Sep 18, 2020
COVID19 Testing Clinic at RVH in Barrie Adding More Appointments
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the region, so does the demand for testing. As a result, the drive thru COVID19 Testing clinic at RVH in Barrie is NOT accepting any same-day appointments today. ...
Sep 18, 2020
Ford Government Moves To Freeze Residential Rent Increases in 2021
The Province is moving to freeze rent increases in 2021 for most rent-controlled and non-rent-controlled residential units. Today Premier Doug Ford announced the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses A...
Sep 17, 2020
New Social Gathering Limits Start In Ontario Hotspots Friday
New limits on social gatherings start tomorrow in Ontario's Covid-19 hotspots. Today Premier Doug Ford announced rules limiting organised public events and social gatherings. Indoor gatherings now hav...
Sep 17, 2020