Category Archives: Orillia News
Throne Speech Focuses On Covid-19 Protection And Recovery
Canada's Governor General has delivered her second Throne Speech. On Wednesday afternoon, Julie Payette opened the return to Parliament after it was prorogued just over a month ago. Payette told membe...
Sep 23, 2020
Manslaughter Charge Laid In Orillia Sudden Death Case
The OPP has charged an Oro-Medonte man with manslaughter in relation to a 2019 sudden death in Orillia. Just before 6 am September 5th, 2019, a 24-year-old Orillia man was discovered outside his Fitto...
Sep 23, 2020
Covid-19 Testing to Begin At 60 Pharmacies On Friday
The Province's Fall Preparedness Covid-19 Plan will include free testing at pharmacies including Rexall, Shoppers Drug Mart and other independent pharmacies During an announcement at the Huntsville Sh...
Sep 23, 2020
Three People Charged With Attempted Murder In Penetanguishene
An overnight incident in Penetanguishene has OPP conducting an attempted murder investigation. Police responded last evening at 6:49 pm after getting reports of a disturbance at a Church Street apartm...
Sep 23, 2020
Royal Canadian Legion Now Selling Masks
The Royal Canadian Legion is offering a new way to support its members. It is now offering special masks online at The Poppy Store and at some local branches. The masks come in two different sizes, sm...
Sep 22, 2020
OPP Investigating Fatal Crash
A dump truck driver is dead following a one-vehicle collision. At 11 am today, OPP responded to Adjala-Tosorontio/New Tecumseth Townline Road, between the 2nd and 3rd concessions. Officers found the v...
Sep 22, 2020 (Ontario Provincial Police Cruiser)
Federal Government Announces New Covid-19 Numbers And Vaccine
Federal Health Officials are appealing to young people to help prevent an uncontrollable resurgence of COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam spoke at a news conference this afternoon. Tam says young people need t...
Sep 22, 2020
There Are 10 New Covid-19 Cases In Simcoe/Muskoka
There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe/Muskoka today. There are two new cases in Wasaga Beach. They are a woman in the 45 to 64 age range whose case is under investigation and a man between 65 a...
Sep 22, 2020
Fall Covid-19 Plan Starts With Massive Flu Shot Campaign
The Province's plan to fight a second wave of Covid-19 this fall starts with a flu shot. At his daily press conference today, Premier Doug Ford said if you take the flu shot, which will include high-d...
Sep 22, 2020
Drugs, Rifles Seized From Midland Man
A 34-year-old Midland man faces charges after police found him in an idling vehicle appearing in need of medical assistance. OPP responded around 10:45 pm Sunday to a Simcoe County Road 93 restaurant ...
Sep 22, 2020 OPP Cruiser