Category Archives: Orillia News
Cause of Fatal Canadian Military Helicopter Crash Unknown
The Prime Minister has released more details this morning, after a crash involving a Canadian military helicopter near Greece. Trudeau says it was carrying six members of the Canadian Armed Forces, wh...
Apr 30, 2020
Teen Girl Arrested After Car Crash In Barrie's North End
A 16-year-girl has been arrested, after a vehicle crashed into a store in Barrie's north end. Police say the incident happened at the Circle K store at Johnson and Grove Street East around 130 this mo...
Apr 30, 2020
First Victim Of Canadian Military Helicopter Crash Identified
One of the victims of the Canadian military helicopter crash off the coast of Greece has been identified. Abbigail Cowbrough was on board the CH-148 Cyclone when it disappeared over the Mediterranean ...
Apr 30, 2020
Mapleview Construction Taking Longer Than Anticipated
Construction on a portion of Mapleview Drive is taking longer than scheduled. The city says infrastructure work on Mapleview Drive East from Yonge Street to Royal Jubliee Drive was expected to be done...
Apr 30, 2020
Bear Safety Tips
Southern Georgian Bay OPP have released some Bear Wise safety tips as spring like conditions start to arrive in the North Simcoe area. This is when bears awake from their winter hibernation period and...
Apr 30, 2020
Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested In Wasaga Beach
A suspected drunk driver has been arrested in Wasaga Beach. Police say on Tuesday night, they arrested a 19-year-old Barrie woman and novice driver, after receiving a call for a suspected impaired dri...
Apr 30, 2020
Georgian College Hosting Interactive Job-Searching Workshop Today
Georgian College is hosting an interactive workshop today to learn about job searching online. The video conference will be held at 1 this afternoon. Topics include: using social media as a job search...
Apr 30, 2020
Canadian Military Helicopter Has Crashed In Mediterranean Sea
A Canadian military helicopter serving with a NATO naval task force has reportedly crashed in the Ionian Sea while participating in a mission in international waters off Greece. Canadian Armed Forces ...
Apr 30, 2020
More Frontline Workers Eligible for Emergency Child Care
The Province has expanded its list of essential workers eligible for emergency child care during the pandemic. Premier Doug Ford says the expanded list includes people in the food supply chain, retire...
Apr 29, 2020
There Are Six New Cases Of Coronavirus In Simcoe-Muskoka
There are now a total of 267 cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe-Muskoka. The local health unit reports six new cases today. There are no new deaths recorded today. The total in the region remains at 15. To f...
Apr 29, 2020