Category Archives: Orillia News
Funding To Keep Area Bus Riders Safe
Local municipalities are getting a share of provincial funding to improve safety on public transit. Today, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson announced more than 80 thousand dollars for the riding, to cover a...
Jun 29, 2020
Nine Rescued From Lake Simcoe After Boat Sank
Nine people have been rescued, after a boat sank on Lake Simcoe. Around 7 Sunday night, the South Simcoe Police Marine Unit responded to a call for persons overboard and in distress in the lake. Offic...
Jun 29, 2020
Province Tackles Tow Truck Industry Corruption With New Task Force
Premier Doug Ford says he's deeply concerned about reports of corruption in the tow truck industry. There are a small group of bad apples out there involved in turf wars who are lighting trucks...
Jun 29, 2020
Driver Airlifted Following ATV Crash In Tay
An ATV crash at the east end of Industrial Road in Victoria Harbour saw its driver airlifted to a trauma centre. OPP say the driver had serious injuries after the single-vehicle rollover Friday aftern...
Jun 29, 2020
Trudeau Urges Vigilance As National Picture Starts To Brighten
Canada's Emergency Commercial Rental Assistance Program will be extended by another month. Today PM Justin Trudeau announced this measure and addressed the current Covid-19 climate in the country. Tru...
Jun 29, 2020
Should Orillia's Monument To Champlain Be Reinstalled?
A monument to Samuel de Champlain in Orillia is being reinstalled soon, but not without controversy. The much-debated monument portrayed the French explorer along with several other figures, including...
Jun 29, 2020
Juno Awards Being Handed Out Virtually Tonight
Starting tonight, the Juno Awards are going to be handed out virtually. trophies will be handed out in all 42 categories. The virtual presentation will also include some entertainment. The show starts...
Jun 29, 2020
Goodlife Fitness Centres Not Opening As Planned In Ontario Today
No, you won't be hitting the gym today. Goodlife Fitness gyms in Ontario will not be opening as the organization originally planned. Gyms in Ontario are still waiting for government approval to open t...
Jun 29, 2020
Hamilton Man Facing Charges After Amber Alert
The Amber Alert has yet again proven why it is effective in locating missing children. A six year old boy who was allegedly abducted by his father in St Catharines yesterday, was located less than an ...
Jun 29, 2020
Latest Court Date For Officer Charged With George Floyd's Death
The former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd's death is due back in court today. Derek Chauvin, 44, is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder...
Jun 29, 2020