Category Archives: Orillia News
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
Drug Trafficking and Possession Charges Laid In Orillia
Two men face drug-related charges in Orillia. On September 2nd at 3:45 pm, OPP stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of a West Street North business and arrested the two occupants. Several types of dru...
Sep 24, 2020 (Ontario Provincial Police Cruiser)
UPDATE: LOCATED -Missing Man From Northern Ontario May Be In Barrie or Orillia
Great news! Police have announced Ryan Beaudoin has been located safe and sound. == Original Story: A man who has been missing for over a month may be in the Barrie or Orillia area. James Bay OPP in n...
Sep 23, 2020
The Prime Minister Makes Rare Televised Address
The Prime Minister has made a rare televised address to the nation. He spoke to Canadians Wednesday night about the latest increase in COVID-19 cases. The PM is urging Canadians to stick to their soci...
Sep 23, 2020