Category Archives: Orillia News

Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman remains in self-isolation, after returning from a recent trip to the United States. He announced social media yesterday that he has launched two initiatives: the Economic Supp...

In anticipation of the developing pandemic, the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation has created an Emergency Preparedness Fund to help combat the COVID-19 crisis in our community. The Execu...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $27 billion fund that will support businesses and workers. $55 million will also be put forward in tax deferrals. An Emergency Care Benefit was also annou...

Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health says a coroner will determine the exact cause of death in Ontario's first death potentially related to COVID-19. The individual was a 77-y...

The cause of a fire in Barrie is under investigation. It broke out at a home under construction on Bishop Drive yesterday. It broke out at a home under construction on Bishop Drive yesterday afternoon...

It's going to be another busy day at Barrie's first COVID-19 assessment centre. It opened yesterday at the back of the complex at 490 Huronia Road and had a line-up all the way around the building. Of...

If you think you have 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use the self-assessment to help determine if you need to seek further care. If y...

Ontario is now under a state of emergency, as it looks to combat the spread of COVID-1. Premier Doug Ford made the declaration at Queen's Park this morning, alongside Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia ...