Category Archives: Orillia News
Ford Says State of Emergency Extension Won't Affect Reopening
Premier Doug Ford says extending Ontario's State of Emergency until June 30th doesn't mean the reopening is on hold. Today Ford indicated the Provincial extension will be done out of precaution. "The ...
Jun 02, 2020
'Patios Everywhere' Program Will Help Barrie Restaurants Reopen Safely
Restaurant owners in Barrie are being given a new option to offer outdoor dining experiences. City council has approved a 'Patios Everywhere' Program, which will see restaurants - once they are...
Jun 02, 2020
Canada On Track With PPE Production
The Federal Government is working to improve its personal protective equipment (PPE) production capacity. Whether through funding Canadian businesses that are developing methods of rapid Covid-19 test...
Jun 02, 2020
Severn Township Wants To Update Its Brand Identity
The Township of Severn is moving forward with the development of an updated brand identity. To help secure an authentic end result that accurately reflects the community's interests, a series of engag...
Jun 02, 2020
Dentists Allowed To Reopen, But Expect A Backlog
Ontario's dentists have been given the green light this week to re-open their offices. While you can now book an appointment with your dentist for a cleaning or any other treatment, the Ontario Dental...
Jun 02, 2020
Deadline Today for King Street Art Community Project
The Town of Midland is accepting applications from Simcoe County residents to create 2' x 2' paintings to beautify the downtown core during the King Street Rejuvenation Project. The 2020 King Street C...
Jun 02, 2020
Barrie Man Charged In Gun-Trafficking Investigation
A Barrie man is facing charges in relation to an ongoing gun trafficking investigation. Nottawasaga OPP executed a search warrant at a home in the city yesterday, when multiple firearms and ammunition...
Jun 02, 2020
Penetanguishene Inmate Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Central North Correctional Centre (CNCC) in Penetanguishene has its first positive case of COVID-19. Officials say a new inmate to the facility was confirmed to have the virus on Sunday, after bei...
Jun 02, 2020 Penetanguishene, ON Canada - August 6, 2016: arial view of the Central North Correctional Centre, a maximum security prison located in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada.
US President Donald Trump Threatening Military Action To Stop Protests
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened the nation's governors that he will deploy the military to states if they do not stamp out violent protests over police brutality this past week. The preside...
Jun 02, 2020
Ford Says State Of Emergency To Be Extended Until June 30th
Premier Doug Ford says he wants Ontario's State of Emergency extended another 30 days. Ford says the province is working aggressively to get the economy going based on its testing strategy and the num...
Jun 01, 2020