Category Archives: Orillia News
Simcoe-Muskoka Covid-19 Case Count Rises To 215
Today the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reported 215 current Covid-19 cases in the region and two new deaths. Two women in their 90s are the latest victims. The women were residing at Bradford V...
Apr 21, 2020
Midland Man Charged For Tim Hortons Donation Box Theft
A 20 year old Midland man faces charges related to mischief to vehicles and a donation box theft. OPP were called to a Cook Drive residence in Midland April 15th and learned that someone had been tryi...
Apr 21, 2020
More Money For Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
The federal government has unveiled more financial support for vulnerable Canadians struggling to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's measures announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are on top...
Apr 21, 2020
Apply For Covid-19 Barrie Water/Wastewater Bill Relief
Today's the day you can start applying online for Covid-19 relief on your Barrie Water and Wastewater bills. If you are a Barrie resident and have suffered financial hardship due to the virus, you can...
Apr 21, 2020
Orillia Extends Community Restrictions Until July 5
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Orillia is extending community restrictions, including local events and public gatherings, until July 5, 2020. "As a City, we want to give local event...
Apr 21, 2020
Uninvited Guest Arrested In Orillia
An uninvited houseguest has been arrested in Orillia. Police say on Sunday afternoon, a man walked into an apartment on Colborne Street, where he scared the two female occupants, before allegedly assa...
Apr 21, 2020 source: opp.ca
New "Mask" Rules For Air Travelers
Air travelers are now required to bring their own face coverings to the airport. Without one, you will be denied boarding. The Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced new measures yesterday, requ...
Apr 21, 2020
Identifying The Victims Of Nova Scotia's Mass Shooting
More details are being released about the 18 victims of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia. The shooter's 12-hour rampage began Saturday night in the quaint coastal village of Portapique in Nova Scotia an...
Apr 21, 2020
Province Planning For Safe Future Reopening
Premier Doug Ford has ordered Ontario's Jobs and Recovery Committee to begin planning for a gradual, measured and safe reopening of the province after the danger posed by Covid-19 has passed. That tim...
Apr 20, 2020
Latest COVID-19 Numbers for Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit currently has 202 confirmed cases of COVID-19 including 100 recovered, 10 hospitalizations and 12 deaths. It says 18 new cases have been reported since Friday. ...
Apr 20, 2020