Category Archives: Orillia News
GO Buses Temporarily Replacing Midday Trains On Barrie Line
Starting today, GO buses will temporarily replace midday trains on the Barrie line on weekdays and all trains over weekends. Metrolinx says the changes will allow crews to perform maintenance work and...
May 13, 2020
SMDHU Doc Concerned About Province's Reopening Plans
As the province continues to reopen businesses, the Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is sounding the alarm that it's too early. Dr. Charles Gardner said yesterday ...
May 13, 2020
State of Emergency Extended Until June 2nd
Ontario's State of Emergency has been extended to June 2nd. The extension was approved at the legislature today and will allow Ontario to continue prohibiting events and gatherings of more than five p...
May 12, 2020
More Reopening "Good News" Coming Thursday
The cautious reopening of the Province will continue. On Thursday, more good news about getting people back to work is being promised. This despite today's Provincial State of Emergency extension whic...
May 12, 2020
Parking Changes To Help Curbside Pickup In Barrie's Downtown
Curbside pickup will be easier in Barrie's downtown thanks to parking changes along a stretch of Dunlop Street. Starting today, all on-street parking spaces between Poyntz Street and Toronto Street wi...
May 12, 2020
$2.5 Billion Aid Package Announced For Seniors
The Federal Government is boosting seniors benefits with a $2.5 billion-dollar aid package. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says this means Old Age Security (OAS)-eligible seniors will get a one-time, t...
May 12, 2020
Portion Of Barrie's Lakeshore Being Closed To Traffic
Barrie City Councillors have decided to make a portion of Lakeshore Drive for pedestrians and cyclists only... at least temporarily. Starting on Thursday, the Northbound Lanes of Lakeshore drive betwe...
May 12, 2020
Premier Defending Daughters Mother's Day Visit
Premier Doug Ford is once again under fire for apparently breaking Ontario's prescribed COVID-19 physical distancing measures. Ford admitted yesterday that two of his daughters (who live in different ...
May 12, 2020
Orillia Free Parking Boosts Curbside Pick-Up
Orillia is trying something new with parking to help local businesses and customers. Starting today, all on-street parking spaces in the downtown are adapted to allow free parking for a maximum of 30 ...
May 11, 2020
Ontario's State of Emergency To Be Renewed
Ontario will have to renew the State of Emergency. That from Premier Doug Ford today, who adds that while the number of Covid-19 cases in the province are going down, there has to be a consistent tren...
May 11, 2020