Category Archives: Orillia News
Ford Announces New LTC Visit Rules
Indoor visits to loved ones in Long Term Care (LTC) Homes can resume July 22nd for two Covid-19-free visitors at a time. This means recent tests for Covid-19 will remain a requirement for indoor visit...
Jul 15, 2020
Barrie Changing Waste Pickup Time During Heat Warnings
The City of Barrie is trying to help its waste contractor beat the heat. During Environment Canada-declared severe heat and humidity warnings in Barrie, the City's waste contractor will start collecti...
Jul 15, 2020
Home Sales Jumped In June
Home sales are doing very well in our region. There were 494 houses sold in June which is up 42 percent from the same month last year. This is the second strongest June on record. The dollar value of ...
Jul 15, 2020
Barrie Fire Victim Identified
The victim of a fire in Barrie has been identified as 48-year-old Fred Temple. The assistant Crown attorney died in a fire at his home on Shadowood Road in the city's south end on July 4. The cause of...
Jul 15, 2020
Fake Mask Exemption Cards Being Distributed Online
Fake mask exception cards are being distributed across the province. A Canadian flag appears in the right-hand corner with a message below that states "I have a medical condition that prevents me from...
Jul 15, 2020
Premier Ford To Embark On Summer Tour Of Ontario
Premier Doug Ford plans to tour Ontario to thank local communities and businesses for their efforts during Covid-19. He says this summer he wants to hear from people as he travels over 5,000 km in the...
Jul 14, 2020
Search Called Off For Missing Man In Wasaga Beach
Police are looking for the public's help in locating a missing man in Wasaga Beach. On July 7, 2020, at 6:51 a.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) respond...
Jul 14, 2020
Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Midland
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirms a blue-green algae bloom in Little Lake Park Beach in Midland. Residents and visitors are being reminded to take precautions. The health unit says ther...
Jul 14, 2020
Fire And Water Bans Lifted
The water and fire bans have been lifted for most of Springwater Township. They both remain in effect for anyone on the Snow Valley Water System, which includes the Snow Valley Highlands, Snow Valley ...
Jul 14, 2020
Orillia Man Airlifted Following Motorcycle Crash In Gravenhurst
A 35-year-old Orillia man had to be airlifted following a motorcycle crash in Gravenhurst. Emergency responders attended the collision just before midnight Monday on Canning Road. A nearby resident ca...
Jul 14, 2020