Category Archives: Orillia News
CRA Extends Tax Deadline Until September 30th
Anyone who owes the federal government taxes will now have until the end of September to pay. The Canada Revenue Agency says the payment deadline has been moved to Sept. 30 for individuals, corporatio...
Jul 28, 2020
Up To $4 Billion Will Flow To Ontario Municipalities
The cash will flow to Ontario municipalities as the Province makes good on its Covid-19 pledges. Today Premier Doug Ford announced up to $4 billion to relieve pressures they are facing as a result of ...
Jul 27, 2020
Barrie Man Facing Impaired Driving Charge
A 40-year-old Barrie man faces an impaired driving charge after being stopped on Highway 400. Friday night around 9 pm, police received reports about a possible impaired driver heading west on White's...
Jul 27, 2020
Bayshore Village Car Wash Generates $3,500 Donation to Soldiers’ COVID Fund
A letter inspired an entire community to join forces to raise $3,558.50 in support of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital's battle against COVID-19. Dr. Rebecca Van Iersel, Medical Team Lead of Soldie...
Jul 27, 2020
RVH Continues To Ease Visitor Restrictions
As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decline in North Simcoe Muskoka, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is pleased to welcome back a limited number of visitors as part of its saf...
Jul 27, 2020
Premier Calls Non-Resident Parking Fees "Price-Gouging"
Is charging out-of-towners more to park at local beaches considered "price gouging"? That's what Premier Doug Ford said on Friday, when he was asked about a recent increase in waterfront parking rates...
Jul 27, 2020
More Children Now Allowed At Licensed Childcare Centres
Licensed childcare centres across the province will be able to increase the amount of children in each cohort in their facility from 10 to 15, starting today. The Ford government made the announcement...
Jul 27, 2020
Terry Fox Anniversary Convoy in Orillia Today
Today marks the 40th anniversary of a civic reception to welcome and honour Terry Fox on his original Marathon of Hope to Orillia's Rotary Aquatheatre in Couchiching Beach Park. The local organizing c...
Jul 27, 2020
Charges Laid After Massive Party In Brampton: Mayor
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has said bylaw charges have been laid, following a massive party in the city. Brown tweeted yesterday, the "Maximum penalty is $100,000. Reckless behaviour is expensive." ...
Jul 27, 2020
Regions In Stage 2 Will Have To Wait A Little Longer
Ontario Health Officials have asked for more time to analyze the Province's Covid-19 numbers Today Premier Doug Ford says next Wednesday, not Monday, will be when an announcement is made for regions s...
Jul 24, 2020