Category Archives: Orillia News
88 Year Old Woman Suffers Fatal Medical Condition While Swimming
An 88 year old woman is dead after suffering a medical condition while swimming in Tiny Township. Emergency responders raced to the scene near the 19th Concession yesterday around 3:25 pm after gettin...
Jul 01, 2020
Sexual Assaults At An Innisfil Beach
A Brampton man has been charged after two teenage girls were allegedly sexually assaulted while swimming at an Innisfil beach. Police say that on June 20, they were called to the beach at the end of M...
Jun 30, 2020
Enjoy Provincial Parks Free Of Charge This Canada Day
A gift from the Province to help get you outdoors on Canada Day Today Premier Doug Ford said Ontario is giving everyone a chance to explore provincial parks tomorrow with free day use at the parks. Fr...
Jun 30, 2020
Oro-Medonte Grandmother Celebrates $6.5 Lotto Win
A newly retired grandmother in Oro-Medonte has won $6.5 million in the May 4th Lotto Max draw. Genevieve Rogers matched all seven numbers to win the life changing prize. "My husband and I have spent t...
Jun 30, 2020
Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers Market Opens Saturday
Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers' Market (OFFM) has announced the re-opening of the market starting this Saturday, July 4th, 2020. The market has been closed since mid-March due to COVID-19. Tents will be ...
Jun 30, 2020
Where To Celebrate Canada Day In Simcoe County and Muskoka?
Looking for ideas on how to mark Canada Day? Here are some of the events taking place in the region: https://twitter.com/TwpOroMedonte/status/1277927449582612480 ORILLIA With celebrations at Orillia's...
Jun 30, 2020
Rally Against Orillia's Samuel De Champlain Monument Set For Canada Day
A rally in opposition to the Orillia's monument to Samuel de Champlain is set for Canada Day. After a refresh, it is set to be resurrected by Parks Canada this month. According to the event's organize...
Jun 30, 2020
Barrie Approves Increased Parking Rates For Non-Residents
Barrie has decided to triple hourly waterfront parking rate for non-residents. A motion increasing non-resident parking rates to $10 an hour from $3 and the daily maximum parking rate to $50 from $20,...
Jun 30, 2020
Springwater Barn Fire
Springwater Fire Crews remain on scene, working hotspots from earlier Barn Fire on Flos Road Ten near Yonge Street. Officials say no injuries have been reported and the fire was prevented from spreadi...
Jun 30, 2020
Virtual Georgian College Grad Celebration Today
Georgian College is throwing a virtual celebration for graduates today. While the college can't host an in-person convocation during the pandemic, the college still wanted to roll out the virtual red ...
Jun 30, 2020