Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
New COVID-19 Outbreak Declared At RVH
Another COVID-19 outbreak has been confirmed at RVH-this time in its Specialized Seniors Care Unit. The hospital says four patients and one staff member have tested positive for COVID-19 on the unit, ...
Feb 03, 2022
Lakehead University Hosting Events For Black History Month
Lakehead University International (LUI) and the Office of Human Rights and Equity (OHRE), in collaboration with many on-campus and off-campus community groups, invite you to attend Black History Month...
Feb 03, 2022 Source: Lakehead University
Registration Opens For 2022 Charlee's Run
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Charlee's Run. This year's run will take place in-person on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The annual fundraising event is named in honour of Charlee Clare Holmes, ...
Feb 03, 2022
#ShowRVHLove Campaign Begins
RVH has launched the #ShowRVHLove social media campaign. It is aimed at celebrating members of TEAM RVH and reminding the public that everyone on TEAM RVH is still here and still fighting through the ...
Feb 03, 2022 Linda, an Emergency Department RPN, kicks off the campaign with her quote, “The pandemic has forever changed us. And it’s not over yet. We’ve absorbed so many roles and responsibilities that were never ours before. We’ve fought hard for our patients and their families over the past two years, and we are at a breaking point. But we still show up every single day. We need the public to protect us now. It’s our turn to be cared for. Please respect and be kind to us.”
Best Friends Win Latest Soldiers' 50/50 Jackpot
Deanna Peacock and Teresa Rekret, both from Orillia, are sharing more than just laughs as the two best friends split the Soldiers' 50/50 January jackpot of $20,390. The friends have been playing Soldi...
Feb 03, 2022 Cutline: Best friends Deanna Peacock (left) and Teresa Rekret from Orillia hold a cheque for $20,390, their winnings from the Soldiers’ 50/50 January draw which they played together.
Orillia Camp Favourites Return This Summer
The City of Orillia is making a return to the good 'ol' days with camp favourites returning this summer. "For the past two summers, the City of Orillia has pivoted its day camp programming to offer an...
Feb 03, 2022 Source: City of Orillia.
It's Groundhog Day! So, What Did Wiarton Willie Predict?
Wiarton Willie has made his 66th annual prediction today. And he did not see his shadow, so that means we should expect an early spring!!! The annual Groundhog Day celebration was held virtually this ...
Feb 02, 2022 South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Janice Jackson leans in to hear Wiarton Willie's 2022 Groundhog Day forecast during the live stream of virtual event in Wiarton. (image from live event)
Multi-Day Snowfall Event Forecasted For South-Central Ontario
A number of weather warnings are in effect across the province today. Environment Canada says we should expect a multi-day snowfall event with up to 20cms possible by tomorrow morning. A Winter Weathe...
Feb 02, 2022 Source: Environment Canada
More Than 700 Snowmobiles Checked By OPP In North Simcoe
More than 700 snowmobiles have been checked by the OPP in North Simcoe, after some OFSC trails were opened in the region. Over the past 10 days, officers have been on patrol checking for incidents of ...
Feb 01, 2022 Source: OPP
Appointment Bookings Open Today For GO VAXX Bus in Orillia
Appointment bookings open today for the Ontario GO-VAXX bus mobile vaccination clinic coming to Orillia. The GO-VAXX bus will be parked at the Orillia Waterfront Centre (Port of Orillia), located at 5...
Feb 01, 2022 Source: City of Orillia