Category Archives: Orillia News
First New Housing Project At CFB Borden in Decades
The Canadian Armed Forces Housing Agency has announced the construction of the first new residential housing project in decades at CFB Borden. David Thompson, the chief executive officer for CFHA, say...
Sep 09, 2020
Elliott Says Pause, Ford Says No Parties
There won't be any further loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for at least another four weeks. Premier Doug Ford was joined by Minister of Health Christine Elliott and Minister of Education Stephen Le...
Sep 08, 2020
Back-To-School Today After Longest March Break Ever
The longest March Break ever is finally over, as many kids across the province head back-to-school today--at least those who are attending in-class learning. Elementary students in the Simcoe County D...
Sep 08, 2020
Simcoe County LINX Transit Changes
Simcoe County LINX Transit Service is altering schedules for Routes 1 through 4, starting today. Route1 (Penetanguishene/Midland to Barrie) LINX service will operate Monday to Friday with the first bu...
Sep 08, 2020
Free Parking Ends In Barrie and Orillia
Barrie's free downtown parking ends today. However, two-hour free parking will be back in effect as part of the We Dig Downtown Dunlop St. construction project. It includes the Chase McEachern Way lot...
Sep 08, 2020
Service Barrie Fully Reopens
Service Barrie is fully reopening to residents today. It is located on the first floor of City Hall (70 Collier St.) and provides services such as purchase of parking passes, garbage tags and Transit ...
Sep 08, 2020
Weekday GO Service Resumes On Barrie Line Today
GO Transit weekday service resumes on the Barrie line today. It will operate hourly in both directions between Aurora and Union Station all day all week long - with some trips extended to serve more s...
Sep 08, 2020
Motorcyclist in Barrie Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
Barrie Police are investigating a serious crash in the city's south end involving a motorcycle. It happened Sunday evening at Mapleview Drive East and Yonge Street, where police say a motorcyclist suf...
Sep 07, 2020
Cyclist Seriously Injured In Clearview Crash
A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash in Clearview Township. Police say the crash involving a cyclist and a vehicle happened around 630 Friday night on County Road 91 between Fairgrounds and...
Sep 07, 2020
Province Boosting Mask Production In Bracebridge
The Provincial government has boosted mask production in Ontario with a significant investment in Bracebridge. Today Premier Doug Ford announced $2 million for Smart Save Science (3S) to ramp up produ...
Sep 04, 2020