Category Archives: Orillia News
Mid-Pen Transit Temporarily Suspending Saturday Service
Mid-Pen Transit is temporarily suspending Saturday service, starting this weekend. The decision was made due to a decreased demand and the suspension will last through the May long weekend. Mid-Pen Tr...
Apr 20, 2020
Wasaga Beach Baby's Cause Of Death Yet To Be Released/Determined
An autopsy is going to be conducted on an 11 month old baby, who died in Wasaga Beach. Police were called late Friday night about a child in distress at a home in the area of River Road West. Police s...
Apr 20, 2020
Farm2Door Is Taking Orders Today
Starting at 8am this morning, you can order from some local farmers online through Farm 2 Door. There are over 40 local food items offered including: bread, meat, cheese, vegetables, frozen prepared m...
Apr 20, 2020
Check Grocery Store Wait Times
If you want to know how long the lineup is at your nearest grocery store or pharmacy, there's now a website to help you plan ahead. It is an online tool which frequently updates the wait times from pa...
Apr 20, 2020
At Least 17 People Killed In Mass Shooting In Nova Scotia
Police say at least 17 people, including an RCMP officer, have been killed in a mass shooting incident in Nova Scotia. The suspect is also dead following the incident, which is one of the most sensele...
Apr 20, 2020
OPP investigate death of infant in Wasaga Beach
Police are investigating the death of an infant in Wasaga Beach. Police say just before midnight on Friday, first responders were called to residence in the town where an 11 month old infant wa...
Apr 19, 2020
55 City of Barrie Employees Laid Off Temporarily
Barrie is temporarily laying off 55 workers effective today (April 17th). The new layoffs include 25 temporary positions, 5 permanent part-time and 25 permanent full-time positions. The City says it's...
Apr 17, 2020
Ontario Students Will Continue Learning From Home
No hasty decisions will be made when it comes to returning students to schools in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford confirms that any decision on a return-to-class scenario will only be made with input from ...
Apr 17, 2020
A Big Jump In Coronavirus Cases In Simcoe-Muskoka
A big jump today in cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe-Muskoka. The health unit says 11 new cases bring the total to 185. Health officials says the latest death we told you about yesterday was a woman in her...
Apr 17, 2020
Rural Small Businesses To Receive Covid-19 Support
The Federal government is turning its attention to helping rural small and mid-sized businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says today's funding announcement will help ...
Apr 17, 2020