Category Archives: Orillia News
Marine Rescue On Lake Simcoe
A family has been rescued from the waters of Lake Simcoe. On Monday, August 17, 2020, around 9:00 p.m., South Simcoe Police Service officers were called to a vessel in distress on Lake Simcoe off Snak...
Aug 18, 2020
Orillia Removes Thursday/Friday from Waterfront Parking Program
Orillia is removing Thursday and Friday from its short-term waterfront parking and boat launch program effective this week. It says restrictions will still be in effect on Saturday and Sundays from 7 ...
Aug 18, 2020
CNE At Home: The Virtual Fair
The CNE is changing things up this year due to the pandemic. You can check out CNE At Home: The Virtual Fair at TheEx.com, starting Friday! Toronto's iconic summer tradition brings the fun of the fair...
Aug 18, 2020
More West Nile Virus Found in Alliston
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to see mosquitoes test positive for the West Nile virus (WNv) in Alliston. That has prompted a reminder that residents need to be careful to protect t...
Aug 18, 2020
Teen Injured In Gravenhurst ATV Crash
The OPP is investigating an ATV crash in Gravenhurst. Police say it happened on Sunday, August 9 on Reay Road between 9pm and midnight, when officers were called about a 14 year old youth who had take...
Aug 18, 2020
Fall Semester Registration Begins for Georgian College Students
Registration opens today for the fall semester at Georgian College. It is hosting online help sessions over the next couple of days. The college says it plans to deliver continued remote delivery wher...
Aug 18, 2020
GO Transit Rail Service Returns Between Barrie and Union This Fall
GO Transit rail service will return between Union Station and Barrie this fall. Starting Sept. 8, GO train service on the Barrie line will return to operate hourly in both directions between Aurora an...
Aug 18, 2020
Police Investigating Graffiti Incidents In Essa Township
The OPP is investigating several graffiti-related incidents in Essa Township. Police say on Thursday July 30, a witness reported seeing two suspects spray-paint the side of the arena at the Thornton C...
Aug 18, 2020
Finance Minister Bill Morneau Has Resigned
Bill Morneau has resigned. He announced Monday night on Parliament Hill that he is stepping down from his post as Canada's finance minister and as Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre. Morneau had ...
Aug 17, 2020
Government Says Educators Will Be Trained In Health and Safety
Is Ontario's government prioritizing a full day of school over smaller class sizes? Premier Doug Ford says no. Today he and Education Minister Stephen Lecce indicated they both believe a 1-metre separ...
Aug 17, 2020