Category Archives: Orillia News
Province Invests $3 Million In Online Job Training
Ontario is launching an online training program that will allow 100,000 job seekers to take health and safety training courses at home which is good for both business and consumer confidence. Today Pr...
Jul 03, 2020
Fire Bans In Effect
With the warm and dry weather, there are now fire bans in place in our region. No open air burning is allowed in Midland and Penetanguishene until further notice. As of midnight tonight, there will be...
Jul 03, 2020
Trudeau Says Canada-Hong Kong Extradition Treaty Is Suspended
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada joins the international community in its grave concern with the passage of national security legislation for Hong Kong by mainland china. Trudeau says Canada ...
Jul 03, 2020
Call From Concerned Citizen Leads To Charges for Oro-Medonte Man
Police say a call from a concerned citizen has led to the arrest of Oro Medonte resident on impaired driving charges. Thursday night just after 11 pm, police got a call about an intoxicated man seen d...
Jul 03, 2020
Orillia Man Airlifted Following Motorcycle Crash
A 46 year old Orillia man had to be airlifted following a motorcycle crash on Southwood Road in Gravenhurst. It happened Tuesday around 8 pm. A nearby resident called 9-1-1 after a man riding a motorc...
Jul 03, 2020
Wasaga Beach Cracks Down On Crowds
Strong words from Wasaga Beach's mayor on the crowds at the main beach on Canada Day. Nina Bifolchi called the crowded beach a "blatant disregard" of physical distancing rules. She called an emergency...
Jul 02, 2020
$150 Million Top-Up For Province's Social Services Relief Fund
The Province is doubling its investment in Ontario's Social Services Relief Fund with a $150 million funding boost. Today Premier Doug Ford said it's to improve homeless shelters and create opportunit...
Jul 02, 2020
Canada Day Impaired Driving Arrest
A 44 year old Severn Township man has been charged with driving while on drugs following an incident on Canada Day. OPP received two separate calls from the public reporting a vehicle being driven err...
Jul 02, 2020
Spike-belt Used To Stop Fleeing Vehicle
An Oakville man faces charges including flight from police after a spike-belt stop in Orillia. The 37 year old was arrested after police say he was reported speeding in the downtown area. Police used ...
Jul 02, 2020
Barrie Man Drowns In Wasaga Beach
A 19 year old Barrie resident has drowned at Wasaga Beach. Police say they were called Tuesday at 3 pm to Beach Area 6 for reports a man had gone swimming with friends but didn't return. They discover...
Jul 02, 2020