Skip to content

COVID-19 Local News

DriveTest centres to expand road testing starting Tuesday

DriveTest centres to expand road testing starting Tuesday

Customers will be served based on date of birth
Ontario confirms 134 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 134 new COVID cases today

There are 1,360 remaining active cases in the province according to today's epidemiological summary
'Don't let your guard down,' mayor warns on eve of long weekend

'Don't let your guard down,' mayor warns on eve of long weekend

Mayor urges vigilance with a reminder that Orillia remains in the grip of a pandemic, stressing it's vital to continue to follow public health guidelines
School reopening plan leads to mixed emotions from parents, teachers

School reopening plan leads to mixed emotions from parents, teachers

'It's a shock and disappointment. The disappointment actually comes from the additional info that seems to be smoke and mirrors,' says union official
Barrie Galaxy opening, but Orillia theatre staying closed

Barrie Galaxy opening, but Orillia theatre staying closed

Galaxy Cinemas Barrie is among the 25 theatres across Ontario to welcome back movie-goers just in time for the long weekend
County administration centre, museum to reopen Tuesday

County administration centre, museum to reopen Tuesday

Visitors are encouraged to practice physical distancing and wear a face mask
Orillia woman hospitalized after testing positive for COVID

Orillia woman hospitalized after testing positive for COVID

This is the second positive case in Orillia this month and the lone active case in the community, says the health unit
Day two under 100: Ontario reports 89 new COVID cases today

Day two under 100: Ontario reports 89 new COVID cases today

17 health units in Ontario reported zero new cases for today's provincial update
New chair of Ontario long-term care inquiry has ties to region

New chair of Ontario long-term care inquiry has ties to region

'I am pleased to be able to contribute in some small way to the issues presented by the pandemic,' says Frank Marrocco
COVID-19 surcharge: Necessity or opportunistic?

COVID-19 surcharge: Necessity or opportunistic?

It's nobody's fault, but isn't it the price of doing business, asks columnist, who has a 'bit of a problem paying for an office's cleaning supplies'