Category Archives: Orillia News
Police Investigating Graffiti Incidents In Essa Township
The OPP is investigating several graffiti-related incidents in Essa Township. Police say on Thursday July 30, a witness reported seeing two suspects spray-paint the side of the arena at the Thornton C...
Aug 18, 2020
Finance Minister Bill Morneau Has Resigned
Bill Morneau has resigned. He announced Monday night on Parliament Hill that he is stepping down from his post as Canada's finance minister and as Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre. Morneau had ...
Aug 17, 2020
Government Says Educators Will Be Trained In Health and Safety
Is Ontario's government prioritizing a full day of school over smaller class sizes? Premier Doug Ford says no. Today he and Education Minister Stephen Lecce indicated they both believe a 1-metre separ...
Aug 17, 2020
RVH Continues To Ease Visitor Restrictions
RVH is moving to the next phase of easing visitor guidelines. Visitor restrictions, except for compassionate reasons, were introduced in mid-March as a safety measure to limit non-essential entry to t...
Aug 17, 2020 source: rvh.on.ca
No One Injured Following Fire At Orillia Long Term Care Facility
An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at a long-term care facility in Orillia. It broke out early Saturday morning at Trillium Manor, causing the building to be evacuated, but luckily,...
Aug 17, 2020
Guns Stolen During Penetanguishene Robbery
The OPP is looking for the public's help in connection with a robbery in Penetanguishene involving firearms. Police say on Friday morning, a break and enter happened at an apartment on Main Street nea...
Aug 17, 2020
Drunk Driving Charges Laid, Following Georgian Bay Crash
A single vehicle crash has resulted in a number of charges against an Orillia woman. On Friday afternoon, police were called about a vehicle that crashed into a rock cut on Muskoka Road 34 (Whites Fal...
Aug 17, 2020
New Barrie Transit On Demand Pilot Project Begins
Starting today, Barrie Transit is launching a new application that will allow riders to request a trip on demand for one route in the city - from Huronia and Lockhart roads to Bayview Drive and Little...
Aug 17, 2020
Applications for Expanded Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Start Today
Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy take effect today. The government says they make sure more businesses can reopen their doors and rehire their workers. The program has also been extended u...
Aug 17, 2020
CRA Shuts Down Online Services, After Cyberattacks
The Canada Revenue Agency has temporarily shut down its online services, thanks to a couple of cyber attacks. The agency confirmed on the weekend that it was recently hit by two cyberattacks that comp...
Aug 16, 2020