Category Archives: Orillia News
Windsor-Essex Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Today
The Windsor-Essex area can move into Stage 2 of Ontario's reopening plan today. The regions had been held back due to outbreaks among farm workers in the area. But Premier Doug Ford said yesterday, "W...
Jun 25, 2020
Premier's Message To Graduating Students At End Of Historic School Year
The Premier has issued a message to graduating students. He was joined by Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Raptor's superfan Nav Bhatia for yesterday's announcement. Ford said, "Keep going and nev...
Jun 25, 2020
RVH Extends Hours Of Covid-19 Screening Clinic
Because of high volumes of people getting tested for COVID-19, RVH is extending the hours of its screening clinic. In the past week, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre reports it has screened almos...
Jun 24, 2020
Order Issued To Protect Simcoe-Muskoka Farm Employees From COVID-19
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has issued an order to employers of farm workers in Simcoe-Muskoka to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on farms. The Section 22 Class Order...
Jun 24, 2020
4th Annual Charlee's Run Raises $35,500 For OSMH Paediatric and Neonatal Needs
The 4th annual Charlee's Run has raised $35,500 for paediatric and neonatal needs at Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital (OSMH). The run event faced two big obstacles this year - the pandemic a...
Jun 24, 2020
Drugs Found After Vehicle Stopped For Stunt Driving
Two men face drug trafficking charges after being stopped for Stunt Driving on Highway 400. It happened Sunday night near Innisfil Beach Road. Police say cocaine and fentanyl were found in the vehicle...
Jun 24, 2020
Three Part Plan To Help Windsor-Essex Farms And Their Workers
The Province has unveiled a three-part plan to help farms and their workers in Windsor-Essex get tested. It's in advance of parts of that region making it to Stage 2 tomorrow (June 25th), except for t...
Jun 24, 2020
One Barrie Man Dead, Another Seriously Injured In Crash West Of Newmarket
A 20 year old man from Barrie is dead, following a crash in King Township. It happened yesterday afternoon, when a Dodge Charger collided with a dump truck near HIghway 9 and Jane Street, west of Newm...
Jun 24, 2020
UPDATE: Missing Barrie Woman Found Safe
UPDATE: Barrie Police report that Janet Powers has been located in good health. The department is thanking everyone involved in this search. (1 pm, June 24th) PRIOR: Barrie Police are searching for a ...
Jun 24, 2020
Swim Advisories In Simcoe County and Muskoka
Based on water sample results this week, some beach advisories have been issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. During a swim advisory, signs indicate recent water samples show bacteria le...
Jun 24, 2020