Category Archives: Orillia News
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 165 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 165 new COVID-19 cases. No new deaths were reported in today's update, which was the first since Friday. There have been 2 new hospitalizat...
May 16, 2022
Nominations Open For Ramara Wall Of Fame and Spirit Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Ramara Wall of Fame award and the new 2022 Spirit of Ramara award. "These two awards are a great way to recognize and showcase our outstanding community...
May 16, 2022 Source: Township of Ramara
Backpacks for Youth Nominations Being Accepted
Glowing Hearts Charity (GHC) is preparing for its 2022 Backpacks for Youth program and nominations are now open. Last year, through the generosity of community members and sponsors, GHC was able to su...
May 15, 2022 Source: Glowing Hearts
Ramara Township Has New CAO
The Township of Ramara has a new CAO. Zach Drinkwalter has been appointed to the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective Monday. Drinkwalter has been with the Township since 2017 and...
May 15, 2022 Source: Ramara Township
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 192 New COVID-19 Cases, Three Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 192 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths. Four more people have been hospitalized with the virus too since the last update on Wednesday. Currently, ...
May 13, 2022
New Tech At RVH To Fight Breast Cancer
The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer has adopted new technology for breast cancer surgery. The Royal Victoria Regional health centre has put the MOLLI device into service. Hospital officials say the tec...
May 12, 2022 Dr. Drew Schemmer, Medical Director/Chief of Medical Imaging and Dr. Renee Hanrahan, Deputy Chief of Surgery with the MOLLI device, a precise, easy-to-use new technology for breast cancer surgery. (RVH photo)
OPP Provide All-Clear Following Bomb Investigation in Orillia
OPP has completed its investigation into a bomb threat at Orillia City Centre. Police conducted an intensive search of the area this morning after being alerted to a threat. The OPP's Explosive Dispos...
May 12, 2022 OPP Cruiser
SMDHU Wed Update Includes 198 New COVID-19 Cases, Three Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 198 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths. Deaths include three men - two over 79 years old and one between the ages of 65 and 79 - all were ...
May 11, 2022
Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate Seeking Members
The City of Orillia is actively recruiting young people to apply to the Sunshine Youth Senate. "The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow, and an opportunity like the Orillia Sunshine Youth Senat...
May 11, 2022 Source: City of Orillia
Let the Warm Weather Continue...
The weather continues to warm up. Summer-like temperatures are forecast for most of southern and northeastern Ontario from today into Saturday. The normal high for this time of year is 18 degrees, whi...
May 11, 2022 alexisnyal / CC