Category Archives: Orillia News
First Case Of West Nile In Simcoe/Muskoka
Simcoe/Muskoka has its first case of West Nile virus. The local health unit confirms mosquitoes collected from a trap in Alliston has tested positive for West Nile. This is the first lab confirmed evi...
Aug 04, 2020
$2 Million For Ontario-Made Mask Cleaning Tech
Buying Ontario-made is more important than ever. That message from Premier Doug Ford today who announced a $2 million investment with a company that creates machines to clean and sanitize N95 masks an...
Aug 04, 2020
Ford Urges Vigilance, Says Pandemic Could Continue Until January
Some timely Covid-19 health advice from Premier Doug Ford today. Asked about the recent influx of people on Niagara-area beaches and in public spaces, Ford says common sense should still be practised ...
Aug 04, 2020
Innisfil Man Charged With Stunt Driving
A 57-year-old Innisfil man is facing a stunt driving charge after police clocked the vehicle he was driving at 117 km in a posted 60 zone. It happened on Mill Street in the area of Brentwood Road in A...
Aug 04, 2020
Wheel Comes Off A Vehicle And Hits Another On Highway 400
The OPP says three people are lucky to be alive after a wheel smashed into the windshield of their pick-up truck while travelling on Highway 400. Police say the accident happened on the highway around...
Aug 04, 2020
More Services Now Available At DriveTest Centres
More services are now available at Drive Test Centres across the province. Starting today, road testing for class G2 and all motorcycle licences will resume and the number of locations offering commer...
Aug 04, 2020
Cleaning Up Balm Beach Today
Tiny Township and Georgian Bay Forever are hosting a clean-up at Balm Beach this morning. It's an ongoing effort to keep the shorelines clean. The event takes place from 9-11 this morning. For more de...
Aug 04, 2020
Simcoe County Museum and Administration Centre Reopening
Starting today, Simcoe County is reopening additional services and facilities to support our residents and work towards a regional recovery. They include the following services and facilities: Service...
Aug 04, 2020
Some Barrie Rec Centres Reopening Today
Barrie will begin reopening some city recreation centres today. Both the Allandale Recreation Centre and the Holly Community Centre are scheduled to reopen for public use of their indoor pools and fit...
Aug 04, 2020
Midhurst Scarecrow Contest Now Open
Entries are now being accepted for the Midhurst Scarecrow Contest! It is an annual event that usually takes place as a part of Midhurst Autumnfest, which was cancelled this year due to the pandemic. R...
Aug 03, 2020