Category Archives: Orillia News
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
Phase 2 Reopening Plans To Be Announced This Week
The Ontario government is expected to release details early this week on the next stage of reopening the economy. Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that his government will soon release information abo...
Jun 08, 2020
Hand Sanitizer Recall
Health Canada is recalling some hand sanitizers because it says they contain industrial-grade ethanol. The agency says it contains chemicals that may not be approved for use in hand sanitizers and war...
Jun 07, 2020
Family and Friends Mourning Death Of Angus Boy
An 11-year-old boy who died, after being hit on his bike in Angus, has been identified as Jaxon Blair McAulay. He was hit by a pick-up truck last Thursday night in the area of Elizabeth and Simcoe Str...
Jun 07, 2020
Ontario's Stage 2 Reopening Won't Happen Immediately
Ontario's Stage 2 reopening process won't happen immediately and the Province needs more money. That's the takeaway today as Premier Doug Ford said the Federal restart package of $14 billion announced...
Jun 05, 2020
Feds Announce $14 Billion Restart Agreement
A $14 billion restart agreement between the Federal government and the Provinces is in the works. PM Justin Trudeau says it will cover the next 6-8 months as the economy reopens. The Federal money wil...
Jun 05, 2020
SMCDSB Celebrating Grads With Lawn Signs
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board has officially postponed graduations for all Grade 8 and 12 students until physical distancing rules are more relaxed and the size of gatherings is in...
Jun 05, 2020
RVH Receives Generous Donation For ICU Ventilators
A generous donation of $50,000 has been made to the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie. The hospital say the money came from Jeff Rice, President of JCR Holdings and will be used towards ...
Jun 05, 2020