Category Archives: Orillia News
More Support Announced For Canada's Veterans
"No one, least of all those who have worn the maple leaf, should be without the care they need," That's what PM Justin Trudeau said today, as he announced the launch of a chronic pain research, educat...
May 14, 2020
New Online Program Helps Orillia Businesses Adapt
A new online initiative launches in Orillia this week. The new Orillia Online program supports local businesses adapt to provide online sales and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The City's Eco...
May 14, 2020
Barrie Landfill Reopens Today, But With Rules
Starting today, the City of Barrie will gradually reopen the landfill to the public to allow residents to drop off garbage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The landfill (located at 272 Ferndale Dr. N.) w...
May 14, 2020 site-share-thumb
Education Workers Redeployed To Help Covid-19 Frontlines
Ontario education workers are being voluntarily redeployed to help places like long term care homes, women's shelters and hospitals fight Covid-19. Today, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the red...
May 13, 2020
Small Businesses and Students Ready To Access Federal Aid
Some good news for rural small businesses and Canadian students today. Nearly $1 billion is now set to help small businesses via regional economic development agencies, while students can soon begin a...
May 13, 2020
Local Mayors Issue Message To Cottagers "Not Right Now"
"It's Not Worth the Drive Up North Right Now!" That's the joint message from mayors across the region. To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, municipalities surrounding Lake Simcoe and area-including ...
May 13, 2020
Georgian College Creates $1M COVID-19 Hardship Bursary
Georgian College has developed a new $1-million COVID-19 hardship bursary that will help to ease the financial burden its students are experiencing as a result of the pandemic. The COVID Hardship Burs...
May 13, 2020
Construction Begins On New Elmvale Food Bank
Work on the new Elmvale & District Food Bank facility is moving forward. A physically distanced groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday. The new Elmvale & District Food Bank will be located...
May 13, 2020
Major Bridge Work On Highway 400 In Barrie This Week
A major construction project on Highway 400 in Barrie is moving ahead this week. The highway will be closed overnight in both directions between Mapleview Drive and Essa Road for the rest of this week...
May 13, 2020
Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan Grant Program Workshop
Downtown businesses and property owners in Orillia are invited to learn about the 2020 Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan (DTCIP) Grant Program and available grants at a community workshop t...
May 13, 2020