Category Archives: Orillia News
3M Reaches Deal With U.S. To Send Face Masks To Canada
After days of intense politics, Canada looks to have secured a vital supply of face masks from the United States. Late last night, 3M announced a deal has now been reached that would protect the sendi...
Apr 07, 2020
Handgun Seized At Traffic Stop
Two people from Orillia and two from Markham face weapon charges after a traffic stop on Barrie Road. It happened Saturday night. Police say the driver of the stopped vehicle had a suspended license a...
Apr 06, 2020
Spencer House Deaths Not Covid-19 Related
Two sudden deaths reported at Spencer House long term care home in Orillia Friday were not Covid-19 related. The confirmation came from the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit's Dr. Charles Gardner to...
Apr 06, 2020
Premier Says Don't Go Out This Easter
Even with Easter arriving later this week, there are serious consequences if we don't stay home. That message from Premier Doug Ford today who added that medical supplies are strained at the moment in...
Apr 06, 2020
Largest Number Of New Cases In Simcoe-Muskoka
A Wasaga Beach man is the latest person to die from COVID-19 in Simcoe-Muskoka. The local health unit reports the man, in his 70's, had travelled to and from Ecuador. There are now five deaths in the ...
Apr 06, 2020 source: who.int
Fatal Fire In Midland
A 60-year-old man is dead, after a fire in Midland. It broke out yesterday morning at an apartment complex on William Street. Officials say the victim was located in an apartment and was taken to hosp...
Apr 06, 2020
Need A Job? The Food Industry Is Hiring!
Need a job? The province has unveiled a new web portal that will allow potential employees to connect with employers in the agri-food sector. The commitment and dedication of Ontario's agriculture and...
Apr 06, 2020
Canadian Actress And Activist Shirley Douglas Has Died
Canadian actress and activist Shirley Douglas has died. Kiefer Sutherland announced on Twitter yesterday that his mother died from complications from pneumonia, "not related to covid 19". She was 86-y...
Apr 06, 2020
E-Learning Starts Today
E-Learning starts across the province today. In phase 2 of the "Learn at Home" program: -Students from Kindergarten to grade three will get five hours of work per week with a focus on literacy and mat...
Apr 06, 2020
Start Applying Today For The Canada Emergency Response Benefit
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) officially launches today. The CERB will provide relief to workers whether they are eligible for EI or not if they have lost their jobs, are sick, quaranti...
Apr 06, 2020