Category Archives: Orillia News
Federal Government Announces $1.1 Billion For COVID-19 Research
The federal government has announced new measures today aimed at mobilizing the country's scientists and researchers in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says w...
Apr 23, 2020
Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder In Kawartha Lakes
A 57-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in Kawartha Lakes. Police say they were called to a home on Valley Road on Tuesday, when they found a man dead outside. The victim has been...
Apr 23, 2020 OPP cruiser.
Province Won't Be Reopening On Victoria Day: Premier
No, you probably won't be camping for May 2-4 this year. Premier Doug Ford says, "That is absolutely not going to happen". Ford has clarified comments he made during a radio interview yesterday, sugge...
Apr 23, 2020
Penetanguishene Man Charged With Assault In Orillia
A 31 year old Penetanguishene man has been charged with assault in Orillia. Just before noon today (April 22nd), Orillia OPP responded to a King Street business where an employee was assaulted. A verb...
Apr 22, 2020
Armed Forces To Help Ontario Long Term Care Homes
The Province has requested more Federal help to fight Covid-19 at Ontario Long Term Care Homes (LTC). Community acquired cases are on the downswing thanks to everyone's efforts at social distancing, b...
Apr 22, 2020
Two New Covid-19 Outbreaks At Barrie Long Term Care Homes
New outbreaks of Covid-19 have been reported at two long term care (LTC) homes in Barrie The Simcoe-Muskoka Covid-19 caseload increased today by eight new cases to 218. A 15th death for the region has...
Apr 22, 2020
Federal Government Announces More Support For Students
The federal government has announced more significant financial support today for students and other young Canadians struggling to stay afloat and find jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Ministe...
Apr 22, 2020
Homicide Investigation in Kawartha Lakes
The OPP is investigating a homicide in Kawartha Lakes. Police say they received a 9-1-1 call from a residence on Valley Road yesterday. When officers arrived, they found a man dead outside of the home...
Apr 22, 2020
Death Toll From Nova Scotia's Mass Shooting Continues To Rise
The RCMP has confirmed there are now 22 victims who have died as a result of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia, plus the gunman. It is considered Canada's deadliest mass shooting. Police say some of the ...
Apr 22, 2020
Province Provides Millions To Help Seniors Fight Covid-19
The Province is providing millions more to help seniors and other vulnerable sectors fight Covid-19. $11 million announced today will help deliver food, medical supplies and other essentials to senior...
Apr 21, 2020