Category Archives: Orillia News
George Floyd Autopsy, COVID-19, Updated Charges & GoFundMe Accounts
A full autopsy of George Floyd, the man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police just over a week ago, has been released. It provides several clinical details, including that Floyd had pr...
Jun 04, 2020
OPP Sgt. Takes A Knee With Protesters In Orillia
Over a dozen protesters were at OPP Headquarters today in Orillia protesting anti-black violence. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says it was near the General Headquarters parking lot. Schmidt was one of the o...
Jun 03, 2020
OPP Investigating Midland Sudden Death
A 43-year-old man is the subject of a sudden death investigation in Midland. Yesterday at 8:20 am, emergency responders received a call about a person with vital signs absent at a Midland residence. J...
Jun 03, 2020
$150 Million Announced For Rural Broadband and Cellular Access
The Provincial Government has announced $150 million for rural broadband and cellular access in Ontario. This piece of the broadband puzzle will help underserved rural Ontario and remote areas. Premie...
Jun 03, 2020
Youth Charged After Speeding Through School Zone And Crowded Neighborhood
A 16 year old Innisfil youth is charged after police say he fled a traffic stop and had to be tracked by the K-9 unit. The incident happened Tuesday when police responded to a driving complaint near W...
Jun 03, 2020
Oro-Medonte Councillor Launches "Please Slow Down" Campaign
In response to a number of driving complaints from Oro-Medonte residents, Ward 4 Councillor Shawn Scott has started a "Please Slow Down" campaign. It includes signs purchased by Scott that will be set...
Jun 03, 2020
Justice For Black Lives Rally In Barrie
A Justice For Black Lives rally is being organized in Barrie. It will take place outside Barrie City Hall on Thursday, calling for justice for victims of police violence. The rally begins at 5 p.m. an...
Jun 03, 2020
Today Is The Deadline To Apply For Georgian's Hardship Bursary Fund
Today is the deadline to apply to Georgian College's COVID-19 Hardship Bursary. The college says the $1-million COVID-19 hardship bursary will help to ease the financial burden its students are experi...
Jun 03, 2020
New Barrie Pot Shop
A new pot shop has been allowed to open in Barrie. Star Buds Cannabis Co. is located at 181 Livingstone St. E. at St. Vincent. The company also has plans to open a location in the south-end on Huronia...
Jun 03, 2020
The Ford Failed Us Province-wide Day of Action: OFL
A different kind of protest will be taking place across the province today. The Ontario Federation of Labour is hosting "The Ford Failed Us Province-wide Day of Action". The labour movement asks resid...
Jun 03, 2020