Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia Resident A Victim Of Out Of Province Fraud
Orillia OPP are investigating a local fraud case involving computers and money. The investigation started when Orillia OPP were contacted on April 23rd by the Manning Detachment of the Royal Canadian ...
Apr 24, 2020
Dirt Bike Rider Hospitalized Following Collision
A 34 year old Tay Township man remains in hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a small dirt bike and a pick up truck. It happened Thursday night at the intersection of Talbot S...
Apr 24, 2020
Province To Release Framework For Reopening The Economy
The Province will release a framework early next week containing plans for reopening the economy. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement this afternoon on a day which saw the biggest daily increase s...
Apr 24, 2020
Four New COVID-19 Cases Reported By Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit
There are four new cases of COVID 19 reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. It says the region currently has 237 confirmed cases of the virus, with more than half recovered, and a total ...
Apr 24, 2020
PM Announces Rent Relief For Small Businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced significant rent relief to help businesses that can't afford to pay their landlords since they're shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trudeau says th...
Apr 24, 2020
Line-Up Grows For Canadian Pandemic Benefit Concert
The line-up continues to grow for the Canadian pandemic benefit "Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble". It includes: Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Geddy...
Apr 24, 2020
Daily Drug Busts By Orillia OPP This Week
It has been a busy week for drug busts by Orillia OPP. A 21-year-old man was arrested following a traffic stop on Colborne Street West on Wednesday, when police say they located drugs and cash in the ...
Apr 24, 2020 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
It's Officially Fishing Season
Fishing season is expected to kick off this weekend. Trout season is a main attraction along the Georgian Bay shoreline every year and despite the threat of COVID-19, the Ministry of Natural Resources...
Apr 24, 2020 LTF Silent Lake Provincial ParkPhoto waivers: LTFPhotographer: Miranda Studios
Premier's Mother-In-Law Tests Positive For COVID-19
Premier Doug Ford's mother-in-law has COVID-19. Ford choked up while talking about the situation in long-term care homes yesterday, agreeing the system is broken and vowing to fix it. However, he said...
Apr 24, 2020
Wearing Red To Remember The Victims Of Nova Scotia's Mass Shooting
The Police Federation is asking Canadians to wear something red today and pause for two minutes to show support for the people of Nova Scotia and the families of those who tragically lost their lives ...
Apr 24, 2020