Category Archives: Orillia News
More Wedding and Funeral Guests Allowed
More people will now be allowed to attend wedding and funeral ceremonies. The Ford government has announced that it will increase the number of people permitted at indoor wedding and funeral ceremonie...
Jun 15, 2020
Prescription Limits End Today
Starting today, residents will no longer face a 30-day limit on the amount of prescription medication they're able to receive at once. Ontarians will now be able to get up to 100 days' worth of medica...
Jun 15, 2020
Province Now Allowing 'Social Circles' Of Up To 10 People
More social restrictions are being lifted today in Ontario. Effective immediately, 'Social Circles' of up to 10 people will now be allowed, which expands the number of people you can come into close c...
Jun 12, 2020
Temperature Screening To Become Mandatory For Air Passengers And Staff
Temperature screening will now be mandatory for air passengers and staff in Canada. That's the latest from PM Justin Trudeau who announced new measures today to protect the air travel sector and publi...
Jun 12, 2020
Orillia OPP Make Arrest In Child Porn Investigation
OPP in Orillia have charged a 58 year old man with possession of and accessing child porn. This after a four-month investigation into possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest came yesterd...
Jun 12, 2020
Orillia Library Curbside Pickup For Books Starts June 16th
Need a book from the library in Orillia? Starting June 16th a curbside pickup option will be available through the Orillia Public Library. The service will run Tuesday through Saturday between 9:30 am...
Jun 12, 2020
SCDSB Students Recognized For Excellence In Education
Some secondary students from the Simcoe County District School Board have been recognized for excellence in education by OSSTF. Every year, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation recognizes...
Jun 12, 2020 SCDSB Logo
Orillia Reopening Beaches and Some Washrooms
Starting today, Orillia will begin to reopen beaches and select park washrooms. The following park amenities will be open to public access beginning Friday, June 12, 2020: - Couchiching Beach, located...
Jun 12, 2020
What's Reopening in Barrie?
The City of Barrie is reopening more outdoor recreational amenities. Starting on Saturday, Barrie beaches will open up, but there won't be any lifeguards until early July and waterfront parking lots w...
Jun 12, 2020
Essential Concert Series In Orillia Extended
The Essential Concert Series in Orillia has been extended. It features weekly virtual shows on Facebook by local musicians, who perform from the downtown Makers Market. The shows are free, but donatio...
Jun 12, 2020