Category Archives: Orillia News
$13 Million For Youth-Led Projects Across Ontario
The Province has announced more than $13 million via the Youth Opportunities Fund for youth-led projects The money will support local organization grant winners doing work across Ontario. Jill Dunlop,...
Jun 25, 2020
Erratic Driver Tips Lead To Arrest
A 62 year old Orillia man's been charged following public tips about an erratic driver. Last night just after 6 pm, OPP tried to track the vehicle in the city's north end. The search led them to a res...
Jun 25, 2020
Student Service Grants Set To Provide More Financial Aid
Some good news for students who are open to volunteering if they don't have a job this summer. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada Student Service Grant is there to provide students financia...
Jun 25, 2020
Orillia OPP Needs Help Identifying Man Found Downtown
PERSON TO IDENTIFY: Male located downtown #Orillia by officers at 2:30am on June 25th. At this time the males identity is unknown. If you have any information regarding his identity please call #Orill...
Jun 25, 2020
Registration Now Open For Camp Orillia
'Camp Orillia' is now open for registration. The city is offering the alternative day camp program this summer as a child care service to help parents who are returning to work. Camp Orillia is offere...
Jun 25, 2020
New Orillia Pot Shop Application
An application for a new cannabis retail store at 660 Atherley Road Suite 5 in Orillia has entered the 15-day public notice phase. The Registrar will now consider written submissions as to why the pro...
Jun 25, 2020
Haliburton Vehicle Break-Ins Lead To Unusual Suspect
An investigation into car break-ins in the Haliburton area, has turned up an unusual suspect. On Tuesday night, police say they were called to investigate car entries in the area of Kennaway and Dudle...
Jun 25, 2020
Windsor-Essex Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Today
The Windsor-Essex area can move into Stage 2 of Ontario's reopening plan today. The regions had been held back due to outbreaks among farm workers in the area. But Premier Doug Ford said yesterday, "W...
Jun 25, 2020
Premier's Message To Graduating Students At End Of Historic School Year
The Premier has issued a message to graduating students. He was joined by Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Raptor's superfan Nav Bhatia for yesterday's announcement. Ford said, "Keep going and nev...
Jun 25, 2020
RVH Extends Hours Of Covid-19 Screening Clinic
Because of high volumes of people getting tested for COVID-19, RVH is extending the hours of its screening clinic. In the past week, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre reports it has screened almos...
Jun 24, 2020