Category Archives: Orillia News
Bleeker Street Reconstruction Begins
One of the essential construction projects moving forward today is on Bleeker Street in Orillia. Improvements will include: replacement of the existing sanitary sewers and storm drainage system, and r...
May 04, 2020
Orillia's Landfill Reopens Today, But Expect Delays
Orillia's landfill will reopen today. However, there will be new restrictions in place, including the number of people allowed on the site, how people can use it and the types of material that can be ...
May 04, 2020
Shine Green This Week For Children's Mental Health
It's Children's Mental Health Week (CMHW May 3-9). New Path Youth & Family Services in Barrie is asking everyone in Simcoe County to Shine Green for children's mental health. It is inviting everyo...
May 04, 2020
It's Emergency Preparedness Week
It's Emergency Preparedness Week across the province. Residents are being reminded they should have an emergency survival kit, which contains everything you and your family would need to be safe and t...
May 04, 2020
More Money For Parents This Month
More tax-free money for parents is on the way this month from the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the Canada Child Benefit for May will have an extra $300 per child. Th...
May 04, 2020
Some Businesses Are Reopening Today
The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen today, as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Those p...
May 04, 2020 Scott McLeod / CC
Oro-Medonte Pilot Dies In Georgian Bay Plane Crash
A 47 year old pilot from Oro-Medonte has died after a plane crash in Georgian Bay. Emergency responders were dispatched at 12:39 pm today after the crash was reported in the area of Pinery Point, Geor...
May 02, 2020
Man Charged With Assault With A Weapon In Orillia
A 21 year old Orillia man has been charged with assault with a weapon. OPP say that on Thursday, they responded to a call on Oxford Street about someone with an edged weapon. Police say the suspect ap...
May 01, 2020
More COVID-19 Related Deaths In Simcoe-Muskoka
There are more deaths related to Coronavirus in Simcoe-Muskoka. The health unit reports four new deaths today bringing the total to 20. There are six new cases today bringing that total to 283. For mo...
May 01, 2020
Some Ontario Businesses Can Reopen Monday May 4th
Come Monday, the Province of Ontario will start allowing a small group of businesses to reopen. Premier Doug Ford adds that in the coming days and weeks, as Ontario meets additional health targets, mo...
May 01, 2020