Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP To Provide Update On Labour Human Trafficking Investigation
The OPP will release the results of a labor human trafficking investigation tomorrow. (Fri) OPP representatives will highlight information during a video that will be released, which will be shared on...
Mar 30, 2023 Source: OPP
Local Philanthropists Bridge Gap on MRI Funding in Orillia
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (Soldiers') Foundation is pleased to announce a major gift from Bill Swinimer and Family, longtime hospital supporters and Orillia residents. The Swinimer Family is...
Mar 28, 2023
$200 Million Plan For Collingwood Terminals Unveiled
The iconic Collingwood Grain Terminals building will be turned into a hotel, condos, restaurants and event spaces under a plan unveiled last night to town council. The design was created by Streetcar ...
Mar 28, 2023 Source: Town of Collingwood.
NSVS Holding Mental Health Fair At End Of March
North Simcoe Victim Services will hold a Community Mental Health Fair next week at the Orillia library. The event brings together 16 local agencies to inform the community about services that are avai...
Mar 26, 2023
OPP Seek Public's Assistance Following Home Invasion
South Georgian Bay OPP is investigating a home invasion that happened in Tay Township. On Friday, March 24th, officers responded to a call of an unlawful entry into a home near the intersection of Tru...
Mar 26, 2023 Source: OPP
Downtown Tomorrow Grant Program Launches For 2023
Orillia's Downtown Tomorrow Grant Program has launched for 2023. There are 200 thousand dollars available to help stimulate development through facade improvements, signage, feasibility studies, build...
Mar 25, 2023 Source: City of Orillia.
OSMH Hosting Hiring Day
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is hosting a hiring day today for current and future nursing applicants(Saturday, March 25). The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital's main entrance lo...
Mar 25, 2023
Clear garbage bag program sees 38% reduction in garbage in first year
After one year of the City of Orillia's new garbage bag program, the results are clear; curbside garbage has been reduced by almost 40 per cent and there is a significant increase in diversion rates. ...
Mar 24, 2023
Damage Estimated at $750,000 at Suspicious Fire at Muskoka Wharf
No injuries to report after a suspicious fire at Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst. Fire damage was contained to the building of a business there. Damage is estimated at $750,000 and the cause is believed ...
Mar 22, 2023
New Road Name For Muskoka 38 Honours Local Indigenous History and Culture
The first road in Muskoka renamed in honor of local Indigenous history and culture, is one step closer to being realized. As this pivotal moment draws closer each day, it becomes increasingly clear - ...
Mar 21, 2023