Category Archives: Orillia News
Meeting Planned For March 8 On Health Privatization
A new local health care advocy group is hosting a virtual town hall on March 8th to discuss healthcare privitization. The Simcoe County Health Coalition is comprised of various unions, community group...
Mar 03, 2023 Source: ontariohealthcoaliton.ca
City of Barrie's drinking water quality scores perfect again
The City of Barrie has once again achieved a 100% score this year from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for drinking water quality. The rating will be published in the Minist...
Mar 02, 2023 Source: City Of Barrie
Scientific Test Kits Give Volunteers Tools To Study Road Salt
Volunteers are testing to see how much road salt or chloride is draining as runoff into some Gravenhurst area lakes. The volunteers, Citizen Scientist from the Gull and Silver Lake Residents' Associat...
Mar 01, 2023
Changes Coming to Muskoka's Waste Fees
The district of Muskoka Council has approved staff recommendations to provide some assistance to families to meet new garbage limits. Change has become necessary to Muskoka's waste program to reduce g...
Feb 28, 2023
Earthquake Reported SouthEast of Bracebridge
Dis the earth shake for you? Earthquakes Canada reports that a 1.8 Magnitude earthquake occurred about 11 km southeast of Bracebridge on Monday. It's reported to have happened at 11:37 pm Monday night...
Feb 28, 2023
Help Available For Those In Orillia With No Family Doctor
For those with no family doctor, there is a new option in Orillia. Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and the Couchiching Health Team Clinic is offering appointments with physicians for those who have no pri...
Feb 28, 2023 Source: OSMH
It's Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA and changing the life of an animal is a piece of cake
Today is Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA, the most delicious day of the year and your chance to do something sweet for animals in need. The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, which is celebrating its 1...
Feb 27, 2023
Damage 1.5 Million in Gravenhurst Fire.
There were no injuries, but a large cottage was destroyed by fire Sunday night near Peninsula Road in Gravenhurst. The structure was fully involved when crews arrived, and Gravenhurst Fire says diffic...
Feb 27, 2023 Source: Gravenhurst Fire Dept. via Twitter.
Makerspace Officially Open To Library Patrons
The Orillia Public Library's new Makerspace officially opens today. The centre has a 3D printer, a laser cutter, a sewing and embroidery Machine, and a vinyl cutter. The Makerspace provides the commun...
Feb 25, 2023 Source: Orillia Public Library
Oro African Church Offers Tours As Part Of Black History Month
The historic Oro African Church will be open for tours today, as part of Black History Month. The event is sponsored by Oro-Medone Township in partnership with the Simcoe County Museum. The doors will...
Feb 25, 2023