Category Archives: Orillia News
Let Phase 2 Begin!
A significant list of businesses will be allowed to reopen today in parts of Ontario including Simcoe County and Muskoka, as well as Grey-Bruce. Businesses and services permitted to reopen with proper...
Jun 12, 2020
Family Visits Set To Resume At LTC, Group and Retirement Homes
A cautious restart of family member visits to Ontario Long Term Care (LTC), Group and Retirement Homes will start soon Today Premier Doug Ford said it will begin June 18th. The phased visitation plan ...
Jun 11, 2020
$133 Million Announced For Indigenous Businesses
The Federal Liberals are pledging millions more in Covid-19 financial relief for Indigenous businesses. Today PM Justin Trudeau announced $133 million to protect jobs and help Indigenous communities w...
Jun 11, 2020
Trudeau Slams Conservatives For Blocking Disabilities Debate
Tough talk from PM Justin Trudeau today who criticized the Federal Conservatives for standing in the way of a debate about funding to help Canadians with disabilities. Yesterday, (May 10th) the Libera...
Jun 11, 2020
Three People Rescued From Kempenfelt Bay
There have been a couple of water rescues in Barrie. Two people were rescued from a raft on Kempenfelt Bay last night, thanks to some Good Samaritans in Barrie. As a storm approached the area, police ...
Jun 11, 2020
Barrie Businesses Getting Support To Create Online Stores
To help support local small businesses, the City of Barrie is joining Digital Main Street's ShopHERE powered by Google program. It helps independent businesses and artists build a digital presence, cr...
Jun 11, 2020
Barrie Police Investigating Fatal Crash
Barrie police are investigating a fatal crash. Police say around 7:45 last night, the investigation determined that a white car was driving eastbound on Mapleview Drive, when it attempted to pass anot...
Jun 11, 2020
Justice For Black Lives Rally In Orillia On Saturday
A Justice For Black Lives Rally is being held in Orillia this weekend. It will take place on Saturday starting at 2pm from Couchiching Beach Park. Organizers are asking participants to keep the event ...
Jun 11, 2020
Barrie Plans To Reopen Beaches
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 11, 2020
Man Arrested Following Traffic Complaint In Midland
A man has been arrested, following a traffic complaint in Midland. Around 9:45 yesterday morning, police received a complaint about a vehicle being driven aggressively northbound on County Road 93. Of...
Jun 11, 2020