Category Archives: Orillia News
It's McHappy Day!
Today is McHappy Day. It helps support our community's tiniest patients and seriously ill children. All day, a portion of the proceeds from every food and beverage item sold at McDonald's will support...
May 11, 2022 Source: McDonald's Canada
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on Snow Valley Road
A motorcyclist has been injured, following a crash on Snow Valley Road in Springwater. The OPP says the crash happened just after 430 yesterday afternoon, when the rider was taken to hospital with non...
May 11, 2022 Source: OPP
Elderly Man Robbed, Pushed To The Ground In Wasaga Beach
OPP are looking for a suspect after an elderly man was robbed of cash and pushed to the ground in Wasaga Beach. Police say the incident happened Monday afternoon, outside the TD bank on Stonebridge Bo...
May 10, 2022 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
Covid Outbreaks over at OSMH
Two COVID-19 outbreaks at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital have been declared over. The 33-bed Soldiers' One medical unit was brought out of outbreak status on May 9. It was originally declared on ...
May 10, 2022 Source: OSMH
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The OPP says it's also the start of peak riding season and every year there are several fatal collisions involving motorcycles. Acting Sergeant Terri-Ann Penc...
May 10, 2022 Source: OPP
Local Philanthropist Honours Nurses With $25,000 Matching Campaign
A local philanthropist and proud RVH supporter has launched her third annual matching gift fundraiser to honour the life-changing work of the hospital's nurses. Jane Brown Jackson said she was inspire...
May 09, 2022 Local philanthropist, Jane Brown Jackson gives thanks to RVH nurses.
Canine Unit Locates Alleged Drunk Driver Who Crashed Truck and Fled Into the Bush
The OPP Canine unit had to be called in over the weekend, after police say a man crashed his truck and took off into the bush. A motorist called OPP late Friday night about a truck that hit a utility ...
May 09, 2022 Source: OPP Canine Unit Calendar 2021
Barrie Offering Free Youth Transit And Rec Programs This Summer
Barrie will offer free transit rides to youth between 12 and 15, so they can access free recreational opportunities this summer. The License 2 Ride Program runs from the end of June to Labour Day and ...
May 09, 2022 Source: City of Barrie
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 227 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 227 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths. Deaths include a Simcoe County man between 45 and 64 years old and a Muskoka man over the age of 7...
May 09, 2022
Ontario PCs Pledge To Increase Disability Support Payment Rates if Re-elected
The Ontario PCs are pledging to increase financial support provided through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) by five percent if re-elected. It would be the largest increase in more than a...
May 09, 2022