New protocols at the opera house will include a limited audience of 50 people who are distanced, new entry and exit stipulations to limit crowding, as well as mandatory face coverings.

Since early July, some downtown Orillia streets have been closed to vehicle traffic to allow restaurants and retailers to expand into the street amid COVID-19.

Orillia's waiving of property tax penalties and interest rates, as well as non-sufficient funds charges, expires beginning July 31.

In order to safely operate the farmers' market amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Orillia officials are recommending that no more than two people per household visit at one time.

As of Monday, people in Simcoe County and Muskoka are required to wear a face covering in indoor public spaces.

Daytime high temperatures that are more than 30 C are expected, with humidex values predicted to be in the high 30s to low 40s.

The federal weather agency says a period of hot weather will begin Tuesday, with daytime high temperatures reaching in excess of 30 C.

Both suspects are scheduled to appear in Orillia court in August.

Simcoe North Member of Parliament Bruce Stanton announced on Thursday that he will not be running in the next federal election.

On May 4, officers received a complaint concerning a man who approached a vulnerable woman for sexual services in exchange for cash.