Category Archives: Orillia News
Storm Leaves Massive Power Outages Across Ontario
There are still thousands of power outages across the province this morning, after a nasty storm move through the area. Hydro One, Elexicon and Lakeland power are all dealing with outages this morning...
Jun 11, 2020
Province Announces Gradual Reopening For Postsecondary Education Sector
A gradual reopening of Ontario's postsecondary education sector is in the works. Starting in July, limited in-person education and training can restart for students who weren't able to graduate due to...
Jun 10, 2020
Beaches and Campsites To Open At Ontario Parks
It's good news for campers. Come Friday June 12th, beaches at Provincial Parks will be open to the public as maintenance and water testing are completed. Then on June 15th, campers enrolled in 2020's ...
Jun 10, 2020
Education Minister Stephen Lecce Tests Negative For Covid-19
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he has tested negative for Covid-19 after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. Lecce tweeted out the below statement th...
Jun 10, 2020
Trudeau Gives Class of 2020 Commencement Speech At Carleton University
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says University students across Canada should be proud despite their graduation being so different this year. He was at Carleton University this morning to give the 2020 ...
Jun 10, 2020
Coldwater Men Charged For Theft From Vehicle
Two Coldwater men have been charged after a wallet went missing from a vehicle. On Monday just after 8:30 pm police were called to a Coldwater address after someone saw a man walking towards his car p...
Jun 10, 2020
Severe Storms And Record-Breaking Heat Possible Today
Heat and humidity combined with an unstable air mass and a cold front mean there will be a strong risk of severe storms in parts of Ontario today. The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal will arrive ...
Jun 10, 2020
Stolen Bank Cards Used In Barrie And New Tecumseth
OPP are investigating a theft and fraud case out of Tottenham. On May 24th at 8:50 am thieves entered a vehicle on Potter Crescent and stole a wallet that contained debit and credit cards. The bank ca...
Jun 09, 2020
Child Care Centres Allowed To Reopen Friday
The Province is allowing child care centres to reopen starting Friday June 12th with some restrictions Today Premier Doug Ford said nothing is more important than the safety of children. The restricti...
Jun 09, 2020
Arrest Made In Orillia Assault
A 19 year old Orillia man faces assault and weapon possession charges after reports of a suspicious person in the Westridge area of the city this week. Yesterday around 6:30 am, police received a call...
Jun 09, 2020