Category Archives: Orillia News
Tragically Hip Launches "Courage" Masks To Support Fellow Musicians
The Tragically Hip wants to offer some "Courage" to Canadians during the pandemic by raising funds through a new face mask. The Kingston band says it is selling a reusable, non-medical cloth mask that...
Aug 24, 2020
Orillia Woman Celebrates Big Lotto Win
A 54-year-old stay at home mom from Orillia has won big. Paula Moody says she decided to buy the winning $100,000 Instant Bingo Doubler ticket at random. "I usually play Instant crossword, but I am ha...
Aug 21, 2020
Georgian Bay Man Charged With Shoplifting
A Georgian Bay man has been charged after a shoplifting incident at a Midland store. Thursday at 10:27 am, OPP responded to a theft complaint from a Highway 93 retail store after a manager noticed som...
Aug 21, 2020
Allandale Station Lands Archaeological Study Progressing
Barrie, the Huron-Wendat Nation and the Williams Treaty First Nation communities are progressing on the archaeological study of the historic Allandale Station lands. As the Stage 4 study continues, th...
Aug 21, 2020
Provincial, Federal Governments Announce PPE Agreement With 3M
A new agreement between the Federal and Provincial Governments and the company 3M has created a made-in-Ontario solution for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 3M has selected Brockville as a strate...
Aug 21, 2020
Police Find Weapon In Ongoing Investigation
Police have found drugs and a weapon in an ongoing investigation. A previous traffic stop in Midland led officers to search a home on Therrien Court in Penetanguishene where they seized approximately ...
Aug 21, 2020
Break-in At Pizza Pizza
Police are investigating a break-in at the Pizza Pizza in Angus. OPP say early this morning (Friday), a driver going by noticed the front door of the restaurant was broken and called police. No one wa...
Aug 21, 2020
Provide Feedback On Orillia's "See You On the Patio' Initiative
Orillia's Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) wants your feedback on its initiative to promote bar and restaurant patios throughout the City this summer. Two surveys have been launched to gather info ...
Aug 21, 2020
It's BYOB (Bring Your Own Bubble) Paint Night In Orillia
It's BYOB (bring your own bubble ) Paint Night in Orillia. It is taking place from 7 to 9 p.m. outside of Creative Nomad Studios on Mississaga Street. The cost is $50 for a table for up to two and $10...
Aug 21, 2020
Barrie's Ribfest Returns This Weekend As A Drive-Thru Event
Barrie's Ribfest is taking place this weekend, but due to the pandemic it is going to be drive-thru event. The event will be held tomorrow and Sunday at the Georgian Mall parking lot, near the former ...
Aug 21, 2020