Category Archives: Orillia News
PM Expresses 'Disappointment' After Two Canadians Are Charged With Spying By China
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his disappointment today upon recieving word that two Canadian citizens have been formally charged with spying by China. At today's press conference, the PM add...
Jun 19, 2020
Tips From Concerned Citizens Lead To Impaired Driver In Orillia
A suspected impaired driver has been arrested in Orillia, thanks to several tips from concerned citizens. On Wednesday night, police were called about a possible drunk driver leaving an address downto...
Jun 19, 2020
Orillia's Community Clean-Up Begins Today
It's that time of year: spring into action and help clean up our city. Orillia's annual community clean-up initiative kicks off today, in partnership with Lakehead University. You can participate by r...
Jun 19, 2020 Andrew Bone / CC
More Areas Entering Phase 2 Of Reopening Today
More parts of the province can move to Stage 2 of reopening today. The areas allowed to reopen include: Halton, Lambton, Durham, Niagara, York, Hamilton, and Haldimand-Norfolk. Stage 2 allows for the ...
Jun 19, 2020
CEBA Expansion Delayed
The federal government is delaying the start-date for the expansion of the CEBA. Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced on Twitter late last night that the promised expansion of the Canada Emergency ...
Jun 19, 2020
Barrie Police To Start Body-Worn Camera Pilot Project This Fall
Barrie Police are moving ahead with a pilot project that will see some front line uniformed officers outfitted with body-worn cameras. The police service has been working towards implementing them sin...
Jun 18, 2020
Province's Focus Now On Contact Management Ahead Of New App
Ontario is stepping up its Covid-19 case and contact management efforts. Today it was announced that an increased emphasis will be put on ensuring all new cases and their close contacts are identified...
Jun 18, 2020
Covid-19 Contact Tracing App Coming For Canadians
A Canadian Covid-19 mobile contact tracing app is coming. The voluntary app will let Canadians know if people have been exposed to the virus. It will be developed by Blackberry, Shopify and the Ontari...
Jun 18, 2020
Eviction Day For Campers At Milligan's Pond In Barrie
It's eviction day at Milligan's Pond in Barrie, where dozens homeless people have been living in a tent city for the past few months. Mayor Jeff Lehman had extended camping overnight at the park due t...
Jun 18, 2020
Visits To Long-Term Care Homes Resume Today
Visits to long-term care homes in the province resume today. Long-term care homes will allow outdoor visits of one person per resident each week, while retirement homes will resume indoor and outdoor ...
Jun 18, 2020