Category Archives: Orillia News
Fatal Roof Collapse In Barrie Under Investigation
Authorities in Barrie are investigating the collapse of a house that killed a 77 year-old man working inside. First responders were called early Saturday afternoon to a house on Yonge Street near Litt...
Sep 27, 2020
Charges Laid After Pop Up Car Rally in Wasaga Beach: Video
The OPP had to shut down Wasaga Beach to out- of-towners this weekend, as they struggled to control a large, unsanctioned car rally. Video posted on social media shows souped up cars doing burnouts al...
Sep 27, 2020
Voting Begins Today For The Midhurst Scarecrow Contest
Voting begins today for the Midhurst Scarecrow Contest! The annual event usually takes place as a part of Midhurst Autumnfest, where residents have been encouraged to build and display scarecrows on t...
Sep 26, 2020
$741 Million To Reduce Surgeries Backlog And Expand Capacity
Ontario will invest $741 million to help clear the backlog of surgeries and build more capacity in the healthcare system to manage Covid-19 surges and outbreaks. Today Health Minister Christine Elliot...
Sep 25, 2020
Restrictions Tightened for Bars and Restaurants
The Province of Ontario is tightening restrictions on bars and restaurants. Premier Doug Ford says starting Saturday, alcohol can't be sold after 11 pm and consumption of it won't be allowed on premis...
Sep 25, 2020
AstraZeneca Deal Will Secure 20 Million Vaccine Doses For Canada
The Federal government continues its quest to secure more vaccine doses for Canadians. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government has secured a deal with AstraZeneca which is working with...
Sep 25, 2020
Orillia Mom And Daughter Celebrate Lotto Win
An Orillia mother and daughter duo have won big playing the lottery. Amanda Currie and Tara Walker won $250,000 playing Instant Bingo Multiplier and plan to buy new vehicles and help their family. "At...
Sep 25, 2020
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