Category Archives: Orillia News
Leigh Popov Named OSMH's New Board Chair
Orillia's Soldiers Memorial Hospital has a new board chairperson. Leigh Popov was named to the position following the hospital's Annual General Meeting Tuesday. Popov has been Vice-Chair for the past ...
Aug 26, 2020
$2 Billion For Return-To-Class Safety
Federal financing to the tune of $2 billion will help provinces keep children safe when they return to school. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the money will flow via the Safe to Return to Cl...
Aug 26, 2020
Orillia Public Library Reopens Today
The Orillia Public Library is reopening today. It was shut down five months ago due to the pandemic. There will be limited services available, with new health and safety measures in place. To support ...
Aug 26, 2020
Provincial Government Launches Back-To-School Ad Campaign
The Ontario government is coming under fire for investing in a number of advertisements they say will help inform parents and members of the public of the health measures that will be in place as kids...
Aug 26, 2020
No Risk To Public Safety After Reported Incident at Barrie Beach: Police
The Barrie Police Service is investigating after reports of a suspicious incident that occurred at Johnson's Beach on August 22. Police say an individual has been identified, and it has been confirmed...
Aug 25, 2020
Loaded Handgun Seized In Orillia Traffic Stop
OPP in Orillia report they seized a loaded handgun and drugs at a recent traffic stop. It happened Monday at 12:45 am on Old Barrie Road. After arresting the occupants of the vehicle on suspicion of d...
Aug 25, 2020 (Ontario Provincial Police Cruiser)
$16 Million Announced For Modern Classrooms
A Provincial pledge to build modern classrooms and more childcare spaces saw results today with a $16 million announcement for a new catholic elementary school in Etobicoke. The new school will accomm...
Aug 25, 2020
O'Toole Says Canada Needs A Fighter
Newly-elected Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says Canada needs a fighter. In his first news conference as Conservative leader, O'Toole says he's here to fight for Canadians and their families. He sa...
Aug 25, 2020
Georgian College Introduces RapidSkills For Auto and Manufacturing Students
Georgian College has partnered with the provincial government to introduce RapidSkills microcredentials to prepare workers for longevity in the auto and advanced manufacturing sectors. They offer shor...
Aug 25, 2020
Proposals Being Accepted For Barrie's Business in the Parks Program
Barrie is inviting businesses to submit proposals for the Business in the Parks Pilot Program Eligible businesses can now book outdoor space at Meridian Place or the Kiwanis Pavilion (Southshore Park)...
Aug 25, 2020 Key-Map_KiwanisPavillion