Category Archives: Orillia News
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
Barrie Recycling Depot Opens Today
Starting today, a Recycling Depot is opening at the lower gate area of Barrie's landfill. It will operate Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will accept recyclable materials that...
Aug 25, 2020
Missing Waterloo Man May Be In Orillia, But Police Say Do Not Approach Him
A man reported missing in Waterloo may be in the Orillia area, but police say you should not approach him. Police say 36 year old Vincent Paolini was last seen in the Stanley Park area on Sunday and w...
Aug 25, 2020
Bayfield Street Construction Has Begun
Resurfacing of Bayfield Street in Barrie has begun. The project includes the section of Bayfield from Cundles Road to Livingstone Street. The work is expected to be completed by October. For more info...
Aug 25, 2020
Little Girl On SUP Hit By Boat in Georgian Bay
An 11 year old girl is lucky to have escaped any serious injuries, after her paddleboard was hit by a boat in Georgian Bay Township. Police say the accident happened on Saturday afternoon in Wood Land...
Aug 25, 2020
$7.65 Million To Help Human Trafficking Victims
Human traffickers in Ontario are being put on notice. Today Premier Doug Ford told criminals involved in the trafficking rings that the justice system is coming for them. The Province is pledging $7.6...
Aug 24, 2020
Barrie Man Charged Following Collision In Essa
A 25-year-old Barrie man faces charges after a two-vehicle collision in Essa. It happened Saturday night on Mill Street near Brentwood Drive when a Chevrolet Cobalt and a Ford pickup collided. The Cob...
Aug 24, 2020 OPP Patrol car
Local Construction Company Donates $12K To Revamp Soldiers’ Mental Health Space
A local construction company wants to help support mental health programs in the community. Brothers David and Rick Rimkey, owners of R&F Construction Inc. DKI, have each contributed $6,000 to sup...
Aug 24, 2020