Category Archives: Orillia News
Masks Now Mandatory In Simcoe County and Muskoka
As of today, when you enter into a public indoor space, or use a public transit service in Simcoe County and Muskoka, you will be required to wear a face covering. That means a medical or non-medical ...
Jul 13, 2020
DaVinci Bassinet Recall
Furniture company DaVinci has recalled its wooden bassinet after receiving complaints that the mattress support on the product could become disengaged. According to a recall alert from Health Canada, ...
Jul 13, 2020
Online 50/50 Raffle To Support Epilepsy Simcoe County
Epilepsy Simcoe County has launched a new online 50/50 raffle. Starting now, any Ontario resident over the age of 18 can purchase online raffle tickets. Proceeds from this online 50/50 raffle will hel...
Jul 13, 2020
New Initiative To Support Made-In-Ontario Products
A new initiative was announced today to promote all products made in Ontario. Funding for the Ontario Made program is made possible through the $50 million Ontario Together Fund. The program will prom...
Jul 10, 2020
Midland Purse Snatching Suspect In Custody
A purse snatching suspect is in police custody in Midland. The 21-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested after a July 5th incident in front of an Eighth Street home where a victim was robbed ...
Jul 10, 2020
Canadian Chiefs of Police Call To Decriminalize Personal Drug Possession
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is calling to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs for personal use. The CACP is pushing for a health-based model, so instead of police rec...
Jul 10, 2020
See You On The Patio In Downtown Orillia!
Residents are encouraged to grab a seat on the patio in Downtown Orillia on Friday evenings. Starting this week, parts of Mississaga Street will be closed to traffic to allow restaurants to expand the...
Jul 10, 2020
Simcoe-Muskoka Catholic School Board Passes 2020-2021 Budget
The Board of Trustees for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board have (SMCDSB) passed a balanced operating budget for the 2020-2021 school year. It totals just under 280-million dollars. Th...
Jul 10, 2020
Dog Dies In Midland House Fire
A pet dog has died in a house fire in Midland. It broke out at a home on Sixth Street yesterday, and the heat caused even more stress for firefighters on scene. No one else was home at the time and th...
Jul 10, 2020
Blue-Green Algae Possible In Midland's Little Lake Park
The health unit is advising people not to swim or fish in Little Lake Park in Midland. It is concerned about possible blue-green algae in the lake that can be harmful to humans and animals. Blue-green...
Jul 10, 2020