Category Archives: Orillia News
Mini Federal Cabinet Shuffle, After Finance Minister Resigns
It is official. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shuffled his cabinet, at least a bit. The new Finance Minister is Chrystia Freeland, who will also keep her role as Deputy Prime Minister. Former Fina...
Aug 18, 2020
SMDHU Celebrates Milestone In Battle Against COVID-19
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is celebrating a milestone in the battle against COVID-19. Medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner announced today that only four new cases of the virus h...
Aug 18, 2020
Premier Announces Money For New Subway Line
Today's announcement from Ontario's premier focuses on getting people to where they need to be. Doug Ford has announced 5.5 billion dollars for a new subway line in Scarborough. He says this is a long...
Aug 18, 2020
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