Category Archives: Orillia News
Hydrant Flushing in Clearview Township
The Clearview Water Dpt. will be flushing hydrants in the Collingwoodlands area between 8:30 AM & 4:30 PM all this week. It says discolored water could stain laundry, so please leave water softene...
May 25, 2020
Rent Relief Applications Start Today
Starting at 8 this morning, small businesses and landlords experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 can apply for rent relief through the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) . I...
May 25, 2020
Premier Pleading With Public To Get Tested For COVID-19, If Worried
Premier Doug Ford has made a public plea, asking people to "please go get a test" for COVID-19, if they feel they need one. Ford said yesterday, "I'm asking the people of Ontario, if you are worried i...
May 25, 2020
Support Coming For Hospitality And Skilled Trades Sectors
The Province is investing in the hospitality sector and also giving skilled trades apprentices a boost as the economy recovers from Covid-19. Today Premier Doug Ford announced a new $2 million Virtual...
May 22, 2020
Orillia's Hospital Updates The Community
The hospital in Orillia is updating the public on how things are progressing during this next phase of the Coronavirus pandemic. Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital has put out a letter saying they ar...
May 22, 2020 Source: OSMH
Feds Pledge To Boost Covid-19 Testing And Contact Tracing
Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined three key areas the Federal government has identified to deal with Covid-19 into the future. They include ramped-up testing, accelerating contact tracing a...
May 22, 2020
More Municipalities Opening Outdoor Facilities
More local municipalities are opening up outdoor facilities. -In Barrie, the Tiffin Boat Launch and the Off Leash dog park on Bayview Drive are now open, while the marina, boat launch and Bayfield bas...
May 22, 2020
Barrie Community Foundation Invests $254K Into ECSF
The Barrie Community Foundation has launched its own Emergency Community Support Fund to support those most impacted by COVID-19. The Government of Canada's new Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)...
May 22, 2020
Theatre By The Bay Hosting Online Fundraiser Today
Theatre by the Bay is hosting an online fundraiser tonight called Bring the Bay Home. It will be an exciting cabaret of performances by people affiliated with the company. Bring the Bay Home will be h...
May 22, 2020
28 Canadian Military Members Test Positive For COVID-19
The Department of National Defence says 28 Canadian service members have tested positive for COVID-19 after serving in long-term care facilities. They include: 12 in Ontario and 16 in Quebec, which is...
May 22, 2020