Category Archives: Orillia News
Massasauga Rattler Sighting In Kilworthy Raises Concern
A recent Massasauga Rattlesnake sighting in Kilworthy near the Severn River has prompted a local woman to remind people about the danger they can pose. Kandis Johnstone and her partner Troy Sinister h...
Jul 24, 2020
Man Charged Following Theft From Unlocked Vehicle
OPP have charged a man after stolen credit and debit cards were used in the Midland area. The cards were taken from an unlocked vehicle on Sixth Street in Midland between midnight and 1 am July 18th. ...
Jul 24, 2020
Lawsuit Filed Over First Nations Arrests In Orillia
A lawsuit has been filed this week in connection with the arrest of two First Nations brothers in Orillia that was caught on cellphone video. It says Ontario Provincial Police officers allegedly falsi...
Jul 24, 2020
More Regions Enter Stage 3 Today
More regions of Ontario are moving into the third stage of the province's reopening plan today They are: Durham, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand-Norfolk, Sarnia-Lambton and York Region, while Tor...
Jul 24, 2020
Local Drive-Ins Hosting Country Concert Featuring Blake Shelton
The Muskoka Drive-In and the Sunset Drive-In are hosting a special country concert this weekend! Encore Drive-In Nights Presents Blake Shelton with Very Special Guests Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins, a...
Jul 23, 2020
Parks Canada Defers Reinstallation of Champlain Monument In Orillia
Parks Canada Agency has deferred the re-installation of the Samuel de Champlain statue at Orillia's Couchiching Beach Park. It says the decision was made to allow for additional progress on the implem...
Jul 23, 2020
Funding For New School In Shanty Bay
The Ontario government is investing over $500 million to build 30 new schools and make permanent additions to 15 existing facilities, supporting over 25,000 student spaces across the province. It incl...
Jul 23, 2020
Province's Return To School Plan Coming Next Week
We'll hear next week the Province's plan for what school will look like in the fall. That from Education Minister Stephen Lecce today, who said the plans are being finalized now for a safe resumption ...
Jul 23, 2020
Tiny Township Cracks Down On Illegal Parking
Starting on Friday, the Township of Tiny will be ticketing and towing vehicles from public beach areas. The township is cracking down on drivers who are parking illegally in these areas. Parking is st...
Jul 23, 2020
BBQ and Tents Ban Starts At Barrie Waterfront Parks, Beaches and Trails This Saturday
Starting Saturday, BBQ's and tents will be temporarily banned at City of Barrie waterfront parks, beaches and trails. Areas affected include: Centennial Park and Beach Dock Road Park Heritage Park Joh...
Jul 23, 2020