Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Barrie Man Accused Of Exploiting Children Online
Charges have been laid against a 28-year-old man by the Barrie Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit. It says the suspect was arrested a week ago, following a five-month investigation. The accused i...
Dec 21, 2021
Jarlette Health Services Donates $60,000 to Support Soldiers' Healthcare Heroes
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital has received a generous donation from Jarlette Health Services. It's a family-operated long term care and retirement organization with services across Ontario, incl...
Dec 21, 2021 Cutline: Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation receives a cheque for $60,000 from Jarlette Health Services to offer virtual training in compassion fatigue for healthcare workers. Pictured from left are Julia King, Chief Operating Officer, Jarlette Health Services, Carmine Stumpo, President and CEO, OSMH, Sharon Jarlette and Debbie Singh, Director of People Services, OSMH.
It's The First Day Of Winter
Today is the first day of winter! The winter solstice happens at 10:59 this morning. This is when we experience our shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, at least in t...
Dec 21, 2021 Source: Liz Corbett
RVH Tightening Visitor Restrictions, Effective Today
As the highly transmissible Omicron variant spreads throughout the province causing an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is taking proactive measures and re...
Dec 21, 2021 Source: RVH
Oakview Woods Outdoor Skating Rink Open For The Season
The Oakview Woods Outdoor Skating Rink is open for the season. Residents and visitors can use the rink, at 1724 Mosley Street, beside the RecPlex, free of charge during regular hours of operation. The...
Dec 21, 2021 Source: Wasaga Beach
Several Charges Laid After Vehicle Crashes Into Tree In Tay Township
A 33 year old man from Georgian Bay Township is facing several charges, after a vehicle crashed into a tree. The OPP says a citizen reported a possible drunk driving accident early Sunday morning on F...
Dec 21, 2021 Source: OPP
First Cases Of Omicron Variant Officially Confirmed In Simcoe-Muskoka
Omicron is officially in Simcoe-Muskoka. The health unit had previously reported 26 suspected cases of the new variant in the region, but 19 of them were officially confirmed on its website yesterday ...
Dec 21, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Test tubes labelled "COVID-19 Test Positive" are seen in front of displayed words "OMICRON SARS-COV-2" in this illustration taken December 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
SMDHU Offering Walk-In Clinics For Booster Shots
Due to overwhelming demand for booster doses, we are needing to prioritize our clinic capacity at this time. While appointments are strongly encouraged, our clinics will accept walk ins IF we are able...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Pre-Registration Now Required For Orillia and Barrie Rec Facilities
New restrictions are in effect across the province, reducing capacity limits at restaurants and stores to 50 percent, along with limiting social gatherings to 10 people indoors. In Orillia, pre-regist...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Ministry Of Health
Collingwood Wants To "Bring On The Light"
The Town of Collingwood is encouraging you to 'Bring on The Light'. It is offering a variety of free programs and opportunities designed to build social connections as a means of bringing light into t...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Town of Collingwood