Category Archives: Orillia News
Order Issued To Protect Simcoe-Muskoka Farm Employees From COVID-19
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has issued an order to employers of farm workers in Simcoe-Muskoka to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on farms. The Section 22 Class Order...
Jun 24, 2020
4th Annual Charlee's Run Raises $35,500 For OSMH Paediatric and Neonatal Needs
The 4th annual Charlee's Run has raised $35,500 for paediatric and neonatal needs at Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital (OSMH). The run event faced two big obstacles this year - the pandemic a...
Jun 24, 2020
Drugs Found After Vehicle Stopped For Stunt Driving
Two men face drug trafficking charges after being stopped for Stunt Driving on Highway 400. It happened Sunday night near Innisfil Beach Road. Police say cocaine and fentanyl were found in the vehicle...
Jun 24, 2020
Three Part Plan To Help Windsor-Essex Farms And Their Workers
The Province has unveiled a three-part plan to help farms and their workers in Windsor-Essex get tested. It's in advance of parts of that region making it to Stage 2 tomorrow (June 25th), except for t...
Jun 24, 2020
One Barrie Man Dead, Another Seriously Injured In Crash West Of Newmarket
A 20 year old man from Barrie is dead, following a crash in King Township. It happened yesterday afternoon, when a Dodge Charger collided with a dump truck near HIghway 9 and Jane Street, west of Newm...
Jun 24, 2020
UPDATE: Missing Barrie Woman Found Safe
UPDATE: Barrie Police report that Janet Powers has been located in good health. The department is thanking everyone involved in this search. (1 pm, June 24th) PRIOR: Barrie Police are searching for a ...
Jun 24, 2020
Swim Advisories In Simcoe County and Muskoka
Based on water sample results this week, some beach advisories have been issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. During a swim advisory, signs indicate recent water samples show bacteria le...
Jun 24, 2020
More Young People Contracting COVID-19
Rising rates of COVID-19 in children, adolescents and young adults have sparked concerns. Ontario recorded a slight spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases yesterday, as well as 10 more deaths, incl...
Jun 24, 2020
New Math Curriculum Announced For Elementary Students
The new math curriculum announced today for students in grades 1- 8 has a financial literacy focus. It's the first new math curriculum in 15 years Half of Ontario's students had not been meeting provi...
Jun 23, 2020
New Waste Collection System Coming To Simcoe County
More changes are coming to garbage collection in Simcoe County. Starting in November 2021, curbside waste collection will go to an automated cart collection system. This new system uses a mechanical a...
Jun 23, 2020