Category Archives: Orillia News
Gambling Investigation Update
An expensive home in Collingwood is part of 24 million dollars in property indicated in a gambling investigation. On Wednesday, police and the Canada Revenue Agency searched a number of locations, inc...
Jul 30, 2020
Trudeau Says WE Charity Received No Preferential Treatment By Him Or Anyone Else
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he didn't speak to WE Charity officials about the Canadian Student Service Grant (CSSG) program prior to May 8th. Trudeau is testifying this afternoon about the Fede...
Jul 30, 2020
Ontario Announces Plan For Reopening Schools
A plan for reopening education in Ontario includes in-class and online learning options. That's what school boards, students and parents will face in September when the new school season starts. Educa...
Jul 30, 2020
Woman Attacked by Unknown Assailant in Oro-Medonte
Police are seeking tips after a woman was attacked while out walking her dog on Maple Ridge Road last night. Wednesday, shortly after 7 pm, OPP were called after the woman was assaulted. The victim, w...
Jul 30, 2020
Sunnidale Off-Leash Park Area Reopens Saturday
Barrie's Off-Leash Dog park at Sunnidale Park will reopen this Saturday. It was closed last September for some work. Two bridges were built to allow access across Kidd's Creek. The work also includes ...
Jul 30, 2020
Orillia Opera House Reopening August 19
The Orillia Opera House will start welcoming guests in August! "We are pleased to reopen the Orillia Opera House to audiences in a new format that will allow for all the necessary COVID-19 precautions...
Jul 30, 2020
Lakehead Receives Thousands In Research Funding
Lakehead University has received research funding totaling $354,666 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) that will allow seven researchers to study issues related to indivi...
Jul 30, 2020
Orillia Patio Program Expanded To Include Saturdays
Based on the success of the Friday night "See You On The Patio" program, Mississaga Street will also be closed to traffic on Saturday evenings between 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. starting this weekend. It's ...
Jul 30, 2020
Fake Officer Tried To Pull Over Vehicle In Barrie: Police
Barrie Police are investigating after a fake officer apparently tried to pull over a vehicle in the city. Police say on Tuesday night, a citizen became suspicious of a car with flashing blue and red d...
Jul 30, 2020
Premier Expected To Unveil Plans Today For Return To School
Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil plans today on how schools will open in September. Education Minister Stephen Lecce has directed school boards to prepare for three possible scenarios for the n...
Jul 30, 2020 Lindy Buckley / CC