Category Archives: Orillia News
$1M Bail For Officer Accused Of George Floyd's Death
A judge has set bail at $1 million for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death. Derek Chauvin, 44, made his first court appearance yesterday, via closed-circuit television ...
Jun 09, 2020
Watch George Floyd Being Laid To Rest Today
George Floyd's funeral service is being held at Fountain of Praise Church in Houston today - just over two weeks after his death at the hands of Minneapolis police set off nationwide protests. There w...
Jun 09, 2020
First Heat Event Of The Year
Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning for much of southern Ontario with "extreme heat" expected throughout the region today and tomorrow. The weather agency says temperatures will be in the low...
Jun 09, 2020
OSMH Elective Surgeries and Procedures Slowly Returning
Elective surgeries and procedures are slowly resuming at Orillia's Soldiers Memorial Hospital (OSMH). Carmine Stumpo, the hospital's President and CEO, says they recognize how difficult these past few...
Jun 08, 2020
Three Overboard In Penetang Harbour Safe After Vessel Hits Wake
Three people ended up in the drink uninjured after a boat collision in Penetang Harbour. OPP say it happened Friday when an outboard motor powered Walker Bay centre console vessel hit its own wake in ...
Jun 08, 2020
Ontario's Stage 2 Reopening Starts Friday
Ontario's Stage 2 reopening is set to start this Friday June 12th at 12:01 am. Many regions in Ontario will be able to reopen then, including Simcoe-Muskoka and Grey Bruce. It's when places like resta...
Jun 08, 2020
OPP Searching for Suspicious Man In Westridge Area Of Orillia
OPP are on the lookout for a male who was acting suspiciously in the Westridge area of Orillia this morning. Around 6:30 am police investigated after an altercation in the same area. They say another ...
Jun 08, 2020
Trudeau To Push Body Cameras On Police With Premiers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging further development towards installing body cameras on police as part of Canada's response to systemic racism in this country. Trudeau says he's watched recen...
Jun 08, 2020
Georgian College's 2020 Awards Of Distinction
Georgian College has recognized innovators, changemakers and student champions as recipients of 2020 Awards of Distinction. "We truly appreciate how thoughtful and committed our employees, alumni and ...
Jun 08, 2020
Public Memorial For George Floyd In Houston Today
A public memorial service for George Floyd is being held in Houston, Texas today. A six-hour viewing for Floyd is planned, starting at noon, followed by funeral services and burial tomorrow in the sub...
Jun 08, 2020