Category Archives: Orillia News
Goodlife Fitness Centres Not Opening As Planned In Ontario Today
No, you won't be hitting the gym today. Goodlife Fitness gyms in Ontario will not be opening as the organization originally planned. Gyms in Ontario are still waiting for government approval to open t...
Jun 29, 2020
Hamilton Man Facing Charges After Amber Alert
The Amber Alert has yet again proven why it is effective in locating missing children. A six year old boy who was allegedly abducted by his father in St Catharines yesterday, was located less than an ...
Jun 29, 2020
Latest Court Date For Officer Charged With George Floyd's Death
The former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd's death is due back in court today. Derek Chauvin, 44, is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder...
Jun 29, 2020
OPP's Project Axle Investigation Results In Five Arrests
The OPP"s Project Axle investigation has led to five arrests in Penetanguishene, Tiny, Bracebridge and North York. It spanned multiple months involving over 16 separate thefts of various equipment acr...
Jun 29, 2020
Newborn Left In Hot Car
A 40 year old woman has been charged after a newborn baby was left in a hot vehicle in Innisfil. Police say that around 12:50 P.M. today (Friday), they were called to a plaza parking lot on Innisfil B...
Jun 26, 2020
$4 Million Announced To Help Seniors In Their Communities
The Province has announced $4 million in funding to help organizations that help seniors in their communities. Premier Doug Ford says the money will help seniors combat social isolation, improve finan...
Jun 26, 2020
Drug Bust In Orillia
Two people have been arrested in a drug trafficking case in Orillia. Last evening (Thursday), OPP searched a home on Shannon Street and seized a large amount of cocaine along with cash and other items...
Jun 26, 2020
Yard Sales Are Now Allowed In Barrie
You can now go garage sailing in Barrie. The city is lifting the ban on yard sales, effective immediately. There is still a limit of 10 people allowed at public gatherings and events which applies to ...
Jun 26, 2020 Bob n Renee / CC
Trudeau Says Military-Red Cross LTC Transition Will Occur Once Situations Stabilize
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau says the country's military is preparing for a gradual withdrawal from Long term Care (LTC) homes in Ontario and Quebec and that the Red Cross will assume care at the remain...
Jun 26, 2020
Midland Wants Ideas For 2020 Time Capsule
Midland is looking for ideas from the community about what to include in a 2020 time capsule. (I personally think a non-medical mask should be one item.) The town says the time capsule should contain ...
Jun 26, 2020