Category Archives: Orillia News
More Coronavirus Cases In Simcoe-Muskoka
There are 24 new cases of Coronavirus in Simcoe-Muskoka today. This brings the total number of cases to 259. The number of deaths remains at 15. For more information, click here: https://www.facebook....
Apr 27, 2020
Dirt Bike Operator Succumbs To Collision Injuries
A 34 year old dirt bike operator from Tay Township has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a pick up truck. Despite efforts by medical staff at a Toronto area trauma hospital, Nicholas La...
Apr 27, 2020
Employers Can Now Apply For Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says help is finally arriving for employers via the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). Almost 10,000 companies have applied for the subsidy since it's new online appli...
Apr 27, 2020
Two Face Drug Charges Following Orillia Traffic Stop
Two people face drug charges after a traffic stop in Orillia. At 1 am Saturday, OPP conducted the stop on West Street South at Bond Street and seized suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, cash and drug tr...
Apr 27, 2020
Orillia Resident A Victim Of Out Of Province Fraud
Orillia OPP are investigating a local fraud case involving computers and money. The investigation started when Orillia OPP were contacted on April 23rd by the Manning Detachment of the Royal Canadian ...
Apr 24, 2020
Dirt Bike Rider Hospitalized Following Collision
A 34 year old Tay Township man remains in hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a small dirt bike and a pick up truck. It happened Thursday night at the intersection of Talbot S...
Apr 24, 2020
Province To Release Framework For Reopening The Economy
The Province will release a framework early next week containing plans for reopening the economy. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement this afternoon on a day which saw the biggest daily increase s...
Apr 24, 2020
Four New COVID-19 Cases Reported By Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit
There are four new cases of COVID 19 reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. It says the region currently has 237 confirmed cases of the virus, with more than half recovered, and a total ...
Apr 24, 2020
PM Announces Rent Relief For Small Businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced significant rent relief to help businesses that can't afford to pay their landlords since they're shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trudeau says th...
Apr 24, 2020
Line-Up Grows For Canadian Pandemic Benefit Concert
The line-up continues to grow for the Canadian pandemic benefit "Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble". It includes: Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Geddy...
Apr 24, 2020