Category Archives: Orillia News
A Big Jump Today In Coronavirus Cases In Simcoe-Muskoka
A big increase in Coronavirus cases in Simcoe-Muskoka. The health unit reports 35 new cases which brings the total to 318 cases. 15 of the new cases are at long term care homes in Simcoe County. The h...
May 04, 2020
SIU Ends Investigation Into Midland Incident
The Special Investigations Unit has ended its probe into an incident in Midland. The SIU says that on October 11, 2019, a 37 year old man was involved in a crash in the area of Whitfield Crescent and ...
May 04, 2020
Ontario Hits Covid-19 Testing Benchmark
Testing for Covid-19 is at an all time high in Ontario. Today Premier Doug Ford confirmed that as of May 1st, the Province has achieved 17,000 tests per day - a far cry from the 4,000 being done per d...
May 04, 2020
Canada Invests $850 Million To Aid Vaccine Research & Development
Canada is helping the battle against Covid-19 beyond its borders This morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada is providing $850 million to international efforts to fight the virus. He ...
May 04, 2020
Young Bicyclist Assaulted In Orillia
Orillia OPP are seeking tips about an assault after a man pushed a young rider off their bike on Atherley Road. It happened just east of Forest Avenue Saturday just after 8 pm. After the youngster was...
May 04, 2020
Barrie Launches Virtual Activities To Keep You Active And Entertained
The city of Barrie wants residents to stay active and engaged at home with virtual recreation activities It has launched the "Together At Home" digital hub, which provides a variety of recreational ac...
May 04, 2020
Bleeker Street Reconstruction Begins
One of the essential construction projects moving forward today is on Bleeker Street in Orillia. Improvements will include: replacement of the existing sanitary sewers and storm drainage system, and r...
May 04, 2020
Orillia's Landfill Reopens Today, But Expect Delays
Orillia's landfill will reopen today. However, there will be new restrictions in place, including the number of people allowed on the site, how people can use it and the types of material that can be ...
May 04, 2020
Shine Green This Week For Children's Mental Health
It's Children's Mental Health Week (CMHW May 3-9). New Path Youth & Family Services in Barrie is asking everyone in Simcoe County to Shine Green for children's mental health. It is inviting everyo...
May 04, 2020
It's Emergency Preparedness Week
It's Emergency Preparedness Week across the province. Residents are being reminded they should have an emergency survival kit, which contains everything you and your family would need to be safe and t...
May 04, 2020