Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia Extends Community Restrictions Until July 5
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Orillia is extending community restrictions, including local events and public gatherings, until July 5, 2020. "As a City, we want to give local event...
Apr 21, 2020
Uninvited Guest Arrested In Orillia
An uninvited houseguest has been arrested in Orillia. Police say on Sunday afternoon, a man walked into an apartment on Colborne Street, where he scared the two female occupants, before allegedly assa...
Apr 21, 2020 source: opp.ca
New "Mask" Rules For Air Travelers
Air travelers are now required to bring their own face coverings to the airport. Without one, you will be denied boarding. The Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced new measures yesterday, requ...
Apr 21, 2020
Identifying The Victims Of Nova Scotia's Mass Shooting
More details are being released about the 18 victims of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia. The shooter's 12-hour rampage began Saturday night in the quaint coastal village of Portapique in Nova Scotia an...
Apr 21, 2020
Province Planning For Safe Future Reopening
Premier Doug Ford has ordered Ontario's Jobs and Recovery Committee to begin planning for a gradual, measured and safe reopening of the province after the danger posed by Covid-19 has passed. That tim...
Apr 20, 2020
Latest COVID-19 Numbers for Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit currently has 202 confirmed cases of COVID-19 including 100 recovered, 10 hospitalizations and 12 deaths. It says 18 new cases have been reported since Friday. ...
Apr 20, 2020
Man Arrested Following Midland Robbery
An arrest has been made in connection with a robbery in Midland. Police were called to a robbery in progress at the Circle K on Midland Avenue on Saturday morning, but the suspect had managed to escap...
Apr 20, 2020
Positive COVID-19 Projections Released By Ontario Health Officials
Some positive news have been released today by Ontario Public Health officials. They have released their latest projections on the severity of COVID-19 in the province. Officials now say they expect 2...
Apr 20, 2020
Former Barrie Liberal MP and MPP Aileen Carroll Has Died
Former Barrie Liberal MP and MPP Aileen Carroll has died. She served as a member of the House of Commons from 1997 to 2006--representing the ridings of Barrie-Simcoe-Bradford and Barrie. Carroll also ...
Apr 20, 2020
Prime Minister Expresses Condolences, Following Mass Shooting In Nova Scotia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the victims of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia. At least 17 people were killed yesterday, including RCMP officer...
Apr 20, 2020