Category Archives: Orillia News
Jacob Hoggard Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Ottawa Woman
Jacob Hoggard has been found guilty of sexual assaulting an Ottawa woman, but has been acquitted of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old fan. The former frontman of the Canadian rock band Hedley was also...
Jun 06, 2022 Source: Hedley YouTube
Dog Reunited With Owner After Being Inside Stolen Vehicle in Barrie
A dog has been reunited with its owner after it was inside a vehicle stolen in Barrie. According to police, a grey Mazda 3 was taken from a 91 year old man on Saturday afternoon in the Hurst Drive and...
Jun 05, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 79 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 79 new COVID-19 cases today. No new deaths are being reported in the first update since Wednesday. There have been two new hospitalizations...
Jun 03, 2022
Open Air Dunlop Kicks Off The Summer Season This Weekend
Open Air Dunlop kicks off in Barrie this weekend. Each Saturday, from June to the end of September, Dunlop Street from Mulcaster Street to Maple Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic and open for t...
Jun 03, 2022 City of Barrie
OSMH Implements First-In-Canada GE Healthcare Real Time Location System
In a critical effort to implement efficiencies, reduce wait times, improve patient experience, and support healthcare providers, Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is implementing the first GE...
Jun 03, 2022
Jim Cuddy Trio Headlining Hospice Fundraiser
The Jim Cuddy Trio is headlining a unique event to raise funds for Hospice in Simcoe County. A Canadian Cabin Party is the theme of tonight's show at The Heights on Horseshoe Valley Road. Three local ...
Jun 03, 2022 Source: Hospice Simcoe
Georgian Revamps Golf Industry Management Program
Georgian College has revamped its Golf Industry Management diploma and is looking for applicants. The college says it refocused the curriculum with help from employers and industry partners to appeal ...
Jun 03, 2022 Source; Georgian College
Retired Penetanguishene Fire Captain Don Robitaille Has Died
Flags are at half staff at the Midland and Penetanguishene Fire Departments, following the death of Don Robitaille. The retired fire captain passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Toronto on Monday f...
Jun 03, 2022 Source: Legacy.com
Lakehead University's 2022 Convocation and Graduation Celebrations Begin
Lakehead University will recognize six exceptional people at this year's main convocation ceremony. It's being held virtually starting at 10 this morning. Lyn McLeod, Chief Perry Bellegarde, and Karl ...
Jun 03, 2022 Source: Lakehead University
Doug Ford Re-elected Premier, While Del Duca and Horwath Resign
Doug Ford has been re-elected Premier of Ontario. His Progressive Conservative party won a majority government in last night's election. Ford said, "Tonight's victory, it isn't about me, it isn't abou...
Jun 03, 2022 Source: CPAC