Category Archives: Orillia News
Armed Forces To Help Ontario Long Term Care Homes
The Province has requested more Federal help to fight Covid-19 at Ontario Long Term Care Homes (LTC). Community acquired cases are on the downswing thanks to everyone's efforts at social distancing, b...
Apr 22, 2020
Two New Covid-19 Outbreaks At Barrie Long Term Care Homes
New outbreaks of Covid-19 have been reported at two long term care (LTC) homes in Barrie The Simcoe-Muskoka Covid-19 caseload increased today by eight new cases to 218. A 15th death for the region has...
Apr 22, 2020
Federal Government Announces More Support For Students
The federal government has announced more significant financial support today for students and other young Canadians struggling to stay afloat and find jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Ministe...
Apr 22, 2020
Homicide Investigation in Kawartha Lakes
The OPP is investigating a homicide in Kawartha Lakes. Police say they received a 9-1-1 call from a residence on Valley Road yesterday. When officers arrived, they found a man dead outside of the home...
Apr 22, 2020
Death Toll From Nova Scotia's Mass Shooting Continues To Rise
The RCMP has confirmed there are now 22 victims who have died as a result of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia, plus the gunman. It is considered Canada's deadliest mass shooting. Police say some of the ...
Apr 22, 2020
Province Provides Millions To Help Seniors Fight Covid-19
The Province is providing millions more to help seniors and other vulnerable sectors fight Covid-19. $11 million announced today will help deliver food, medical supplies and other essentials to senior...
Apr 21, 2020
Simcoe-Muskoka Covid-19 Case Count Rises To 215
Today the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reported 215 current Covid-19 cases in the region and two new deaths. Two women in their 90s are the latest victims. The women were residing at Bradford V...
Apr 21, 2020
Midland Man Charged For Tim Hortons Donation Box Theft
A 20 year old Midland man faces charges related to mischief to vehicles and a donation box theft. OPP were called to a Cook Drive residence in Midland April 15th and learned that someone had been tryi...
Apr 21, 2020
More Money For Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
The federal government has unveiled more financial support for vulnerable Canadians struggling to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's measures announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are on top...
Apr 21, 2020
Apply For Covid-19 Barrie Water/Wastewater Bill Relief
Today's the day you can start applying online for Covid-19 relief on your Barrie Water and Wastewater bills. If you are a Barrie resident and have suffered financial hardship due to the virus, you can...
Apr 21, 2020