Category Archives: Orillia News
Fundraiser for Barrie Motorcycle Crash Victim
An online fundraiser has been set up for the victim of a motorcycle crash in Barrie. It says Steve Makins remains in a coma at Sunnybrook hospital, following the since-vehicle crash on Sunday night at...
Sep 10, 2020
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority CAO Is Retiring
The CAO of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is retiring. Michael Walters has served the conservation authority for over 36 years, the last six at the helm as chief administrative officer....
Sep 10, 2020
It's World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). It is held every year so those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss around the world can connect to continue working together to prevent suicide. Suicide...
Sep 10, 2020
WE Charity Is Shutting Down Canadian Operations
WE Charity is shutting down its operations in Canada. It announced yesterday that the charity will be selling off its assets, eliminating staff and winding down operations in Canada, in order to keep ...
Sep 10, 2020
Catholic Students Start Heading Back-To-Class Today
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is inviting students back-to-class today. They include senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 and Grade 9s Only. They'll be joined tomorrow (Friday) by Grades...
Sep 10, 2020
Man Shot Dead By Police In Collingwood
The SIU has been called in, after a fatal shooting by police in Collingwood. It says preliminary information suggests the following: Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on September 9, 2020, Ontario Provincial P...
Sep 09, 2020
Driver Arrested After Fleeing Crash and Leaving Child Behind in Vehicle: OPP
Police have made an arrest after a driver fled the scene of a crash in Severn Township. OPP say that on Saturday (September 5) around 3:15 P.M., officers were called to a single vehicle roll-over on H...
Sep 09, 2020
Vehicle Speeds Near School Zone
A driver has lost his car and licence for a week after police stopped a speeder near a school zone in Bradford. South Simcoe Police say the vehicle was going 112 kilometres an hour in a posted 50 zone...
Sep 09, 2020
Orillia Man Is A Millionaire
An Orillia man is a millionaire. The OLG has announced that Michael Yarnold won a million dollars in the August 8th Lotto 649 draw. The 34 year old married father of two, a custodian, says he hasn't s...
Sep 09, 2020
Ontario/Quebec Summit Wraps Up
Premier Doug Ford told his daily address the first Ontario/Quebec summit has been productive. Ford says the two provinces are standing united and are one big powerhouse. He says he and Premier Francoi...
Sep 09, 2020