Category Archives: Orillia News

Barrie police say they've arrested a red-gloved criminal, who was wanted for robbing the same stores four times in the same day. Police say the same suspect is believed to have robbed Circle K Stores ...

The City of Barrie is making big changes to transit and water services to help you through this trying time. Barrie Transit will be free starting tomorrow (March 20th) until April 6th. It's an effort ...

Maple Weekend in Ontario is cancelled. The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers' Association (OMSPA) reports that the event, which takes place the first weekend of April each year and which sees more than 15...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's going to take "weeks to months" for social-distancing measures to be lifted in the battle against COVID-19. The government is following health expert advice and...

The Province of Ontario is making changes to ensure the delivery of goods to stores in addition to steps being taken by retail business leaders. Today Premier Doug Ford spoke with the Retail Council o...

The Government of Ontario will be recalling the legislature for an emergency sitting today. The House Leader said notice has been given for an emergency sitting at 1 o'clock this afternoon, so two pie...

Canadian Tire has announced that in response to growing concern surrounding COVID-19, it will reduce operating hours at Canadian Tire Retail (CTR) stores and temporarily close its other retail stores,...

With the growing concern over the coronavirus, Orillia is opening a COVID-19 assessment centre starting today at 11 am. The assessment centre is located in the Kiwanis building on Orillia Soldiers' Me...

The OPP is investigating a series of door-to-door donation frauds in Springwater Township. Police say they received two separate reports on Monday, about a 2019 silver Ram pickup truck driving through...

The Beer Store will be reducing store hours and will no longer be accepting returned empty containers for the next two weeks. According to a news release issued yesterday, the company made the changes...