Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
SMDHU Recommends Safety Precautions For Easter Weekend
With the Easter weekend approaching, the Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is warning residents to be cautious. Gardner said taking these precautions will help stop...
Apr 13, 2022 Jarosław Pocztarski / CC
North Ramara Residents Get Faster Rural Internet
Residents in the northern end of Ramara will have access to faster rural internet-thanks to the Township and Muskoka Wifi. The local wireless high-speed provider has proposed to help service around 20...
Apr 13, 2022 Source: Ramara Township
Former OSMH Board Chairs Call On Province To Speed Up New Hospital Progress
For the first time in history, Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) past Board Chairs have assembled together as one unified group to call on the Province to speed up progress on a new Hospital ...
Apr 13, 2022 Source: OSMH
Gastro-Intestinal Outbreak Declared at RVH's IOOF Home
A gastrointestinal outbreak has been declared at the RVH-IOOF home in Barrie, affecting six patients and one staff member. The 27 bed satellite unit is located at 10 Brooks Street, where all patients ...
Apr 13, 2022 Source: RVH
OPP Food Drive Raises Thousands For The Sharing Place
The OPP has made a substantial donation to the Sharing Place in Orillia, thanks to the generosity of the community. Members of the auxiliary program organized and collected food at Zehrs in support of...
Apr 13, 2022 (Pictured from L-R: Aux. Const. Farid NAJMI, Aux. Const. Silke BEAVAN, Acting Aux. S/Sgt. Ashley JOOS, Aux. Const. Lorne McEachern)
Emerg Is Not For Mild COVID-19 Symptoms: GBGH
Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland wants to remind the community to please avoid visiting the Emergency department if they are experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms such as cough, sore throat, con...
Apr 13, 2022 Source: GBGH
Eggsplore Ramara Begins
Eggsplore Ramara has kicked off this week. The second annual scavenger hunt will take families to thirteen surprise locations, which will be released two to three times a day on social media including...
Apr 12, 2022 Source: Ramara Township
COVID-19 Outbreak at CGMH
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on Collingwood General & Marine Hospital's (CGMH) Medical Unit. It says four patients on the unit have tested positive for COVID-19. The hospital says impacte...
Apr 12, 2022 Source: CGMH
Register For 2022 Hike & Bike For Hospice Georgian Triangle
You can register now to participate in the 2022 Hike & Bike for Hospice Georgian Triangle. It is taking place from 9am-2pm on Sunday, May 29 at the Collingwood Curling Club and you can choose to 6...
Apr 12, 2022 Source: Hospice Georgian Triangle
Springwater Hiring Students For Summer Camp Jobs
If you or someone you know is a student looking for a summer job, Springwater Township is currently recruiting new staff members to run its 2022 Summer Day Camp Program. Some of the positions include ...
Apr 12, 2022 Source: Springwater Township