Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges
Orillia OPP have arrested and charged 3 people after a traffic stop in the city led to drug investigation. On Wednesday, police say they stopped a vehicle on West Street South and discovered the drive...
May 01, 2020
Military Assault Weapons Now Banned In Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new gun control measures today, including a ban on some "assault-style" firearms, less than two weeks after the Nova Scotia tragedy that claimed 22 lives. U...
May 01, 2020
New Governor Announced at Bank of Canada
A new Governor is taking the helm at the Bank of Canada. Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced this morning that the next Governor is Tiff Macklem. Macklem, a former central bank official, is curren...
May 01, 2020
Shine A Light for Doctor's Day!
Today is Doctor's Day and this year we are encouraged to "Shine A Light For All They Do" especially during these times. At 9 o'clock tonight, residents across Ontario are asked to show appreciation to...
May 01, 2020
Parole Board Releases Decision On Marco Muzzo
The Parole Board of Canada has released the details of its decision to release drunk driver Marco Muzzo on day parole . It says Muzzo faces a handful of conditions, including a restriction that he mus...
May 01, 2020
Funky Junk Auctions Hosting Fundraiser For The Sharing Place
Funky Junk Auctions is holding a fundraiser for The Sharing Place food bank. It says there will be lots of Funky things to choose from, which had been stored away in boxes in a storage unit. There is ...
May 01, 2020
Clearview's Tulip Days Celebration Goes Digital
Starting today, Clearview's annual Tulip Days Celebration has gone digital! Residents and businesses are being asked to make the Township bloom by decorating their front windows and porches with home ...
May 01, 2020
Orillia Easing Some Restrictions
Orillia is easing some restrictions. Property and lawn care companies that provide services for "safety, security or sanitation purposes" will be allowed to operate starting today. These services incl...
May 01, 2020
Orillia Power Distribution Sold To Hydro One
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has approved the sale of Orillia Power Distribution Corporation (OPDC) to Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One). The sale includes the purchase of all shares of Orillia Power Distr...
May 01, 2020
Search Continues For Missing Crew Members Of Canadian Military Helicopter
The search continues today for five missing crew members of a Canadian Military helicopter that crashed off the coast of Greece. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said during a news conference yesterday t...
May 01, 2020