Category Archives: Orillia News
Are You Canada's Safest Driver? You Could Win Cash!
Do you follow all the rules of the roads? And brag to your friends about always following the speed limit? You could win up to $10,000 cash in the new Canada's Safest Driver contest. This skills-based...
Oct 01, 2020
Minimum Wage Goes Up Today
Ontario's minimum wage rate is going up today. The increase affects not only the general minimum wage rate, but also the alternative minimum wage rates that apply in Ontario. Starting today, the gener...
Oct 01, 2020
RVH Moves COVID-19 Testing Facility To Sperling Drive
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is moving its drive-thru COVID-19 testing to the new site located at 29 Sperling Drive in Barrie. To address overwhelming demand, the new site, a partnershi...
Oct 01, 2020
How To Celebrate National Seniors Day
It's National Seniors Day! The event encourages all Canadians to celebrate older adults across the country-whether a parent, a co-worker, a neighbour or a friend The federal government says there are ...
Oct 01, 2020
Enbridge Gas Bills Going Up, Starting Today
Starting today, your gas bill is going up. Enbridge Gas has received approval from the Ontario Energy Board for changes in the rates customers pay for natural gas. It says when gas rates were last adj...
Oct 01, 2020
Lakehead's Alumni Homecoming Celebration Begins Today Online
Lakehead's Alumni Homecoming Weekend celebration kicks off today. But the event will look a little bit different for 2020 with three days of virtual festivities. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Oct 01, 2020
SIU Closes Investigation, Following Incident At Elmvale Zoo
The SIU has also closed an investigation in relation to an incident at the Elmvale Zoo. Police say on July 26, a 24 year old woman was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting another person at the...
Sep 30, 2020
OPP Recover Over $100,000 In Stolen Property With Help From GPS
OPP have recovered over $100,000 worth of stolen property in a Highway 11 traffic stop A 26-year-old London man faces charges after a GPS tracker helped police locate and stop a tow truck hauling a st...
Sep 30, 2020
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