Category Archives: Orillia News
CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter Crew Members Identified
Canadian Military officials have released the names of the still missing Canadian crew members of the CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter that went down Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea They Include: Pilot, C...
Apr 30, 2020
Ontario Businesses Receive Reopening Safety Guidelines
Good news is coming for Ontario's economy. That's the message from Premier Doug Ford today who says he's focused on opening things up in phases as soon as it becomes safe to do so. Today the Province ...
Apr 30, 2020
Another COVID Related Death In Simcoe-Muskoka
There is another death related to COVID-19 in Simcoe-Muskoka. The total number of deaths in the region is now at 16. Details about the latest death will be released by the health unit tomorrow. There ...
Apr 30, 2020
Emergency Covid-19 Measures Will Cost Canada Over $120 Billion
Helping Canadians through the Covid-19 pandemic has come at a cost. Today the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) released its costing appraisal of Canada's Covid-19 Economic Response Plan. It's predict...
Apr 30, 2020
Cause of Fatal Canadian Military Helicopter Crash Unknown
The Prime Minister has released more details this morning, after a crash involving a Canadian military helicopter near Greece. Trudeau says it was carrying six members of the Canadian Armed Forces, wh...
Apr 30, 2020
Teen Girl Arrested After Car Crash In Barrie's North End
A 16-year-girl has been arrested, after a vehicle crashed into a store in Barrie's north end. Police say the incident happened at the Circle K store at Johnson and Grove Street East around 130 this mo...
Apr 30, 2020
First Victim Of Canadian Military Helicopter Crash Identified
One of the victims of the Canadian military helicopter crash off the coast of Greece has been identified. Abbigail Cowbrough was on board the CH-148 Cyclone when it disappeared over the Mediterranean ...
Apr 30, 2020
Mapleview Construction Taking Longer Than Anticipated
Construction on a portion of Mapleview Drive is taking longer than scheduled. The city says infrastructure work on Mapleview Drive East from Yonge Street to Royal Jubliee Drive was expected to be done...
Apr 30, 2020
Bear Safety Tips
Southern Georgian Bay OPP have released some Bear Wise safety tips as spring like conditions start to arrive in the North Simcoe area. This is when bears awake from their winter hibernation period and...
Apr 30, 2020
Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested In Wasaga Beach
A suspected drunk driver has been arrested in Wasaga Beach. Police say on Tuesday night, they arrested a 19-year-old Barrie woman and novice driver, after receiving a call for a suspected impaired dri...
Apr 30, 2020