Category Archives: Orillia News
Two More Coronavirus Deaths In Simcoe-Muskoka
There are two new deaths related to COVID-19 in Simcoe-Muskoka. The health unit says the latest victims are a Springwater Township man in his 70s who died in the hospital in Barrie, and a woman in her...
Apr 15, 2020 source: who.int
Parks Canada Suspends Camping and Events Until May 31
Parks Canada is calling on Canadians to stay home and help limit the spread of COVID-19. As a result, it is suspending camping, group activities and events at all national parks, national historic sit...
Apr 15, 2020
More People Can Now Apply For CERB
The Prime Minister is promising more financial help is on the way for more Canadians. Justin Trudeau says the improvements will include topping up the pay of essential workers. It will also include ex...
Apr 15, 2020
More Than 2-Million COVID-19 Cases Worldwide
Another grim milestone for the coronavirus pandemic today with more than two million cases of COVID-19 now reported worldwide. According to numbers compiled by Johns Hopkins University, the outbreak h...
Apr 15, 2020
Canadian Economy Shrank An Estimated Nine Per Cent In March
Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy shrank by an estimated nine per cent in March as the novel coronavirus pandemic forced a partial lockdown of the country. The agency says the figure represe...
Apr 15, 2020
Bank Of Canada Maintains Interest Rate At 0.25%
The Bank of Canada is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 0.25 percent. The Bank has also announced new measures today to provide additional support to Canada's financial system. It says ...
Apr 15, 2020
Say Good-Bye To The Beard!
An Orillia man is going to be shaving off his 'trademark' beard to help the local food bank. Joe Cornelisse made the promise to shave his beard live on Facebook, if he could raise $1,000 for The Shari...
Apr 15, 2020
It's #TakeoutDay!
To help save the foodservice industry, several hundred restaurant owners, chefs, culinary leaders and celebrities across Canada have joined forces to support national #TakeoutDay today. Canadians are ...
Apr 15, 2020
Live Video Leads to Arrest Of Alleged Drunk Driver
In today's episode of dumb criminals..... A 24-year-old Angus man is facing a long list of charges, after he allegedly drove drunk and posted a video of it "live" on social media. Police received an a...
Apr 15, 2020 source: opp.ca
Orillia OPP Arrest Wanted Woman
A wanted woman has been arrested on an outstanding warrant in Orillia. On Monday night, police say they were called about a suspicious person and quickly located a woman matching the same description....
Apr 15, 2020