Category Archives: Orillia News
Joyce Family Foundation grants $1.5M to establish endowment for future nurses at Georgian
$1.5 million will establish an endowment at Georgian College to fund a new bursary program for honors bachelor of science - (BScN) nursing students. The grant was made by the Joyce Family Foundation. ...
Apr 28, 2022
Barrie Woman $70,000 Richer After Big Lotto Win
A Barrie woman is celebrating after a big lotto win. Donna Stacey won the $70,000 top prize with Instant Supreme 7. She says she's been playing the lottery for about 30 years. "I won $50 on another IN...
Apr 28, 2022
Orillia Presents Latest Community Grants To Three Local Organizations
Orillia has presented community grants to three local organizations today. The City's General Grants Program supports the not-for-profit sector in its efforts to contribute to the enrichment of commun...
Apr 28, 2022 Mayor Steve Clarke, Coun. Mason Ainsworth and Coun. Ralph Cipolla present representatives from local organizations with grants as part of the City of Orillia's grant programs at the Orillia City Centre on April 28, 2022.
Three Community Groups Receive Grant Money In Orillia
Three Orillia community groups have received a combined $4,250 in grant money from the City. Recipients include the Orillia and District Arts Council, Rotary Club of Orillia and Couchiching Jubilee Ho...
Apr 28, 2022
One Dead, Three Others Injured In Hwy 12 Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 12 in Severn Township. The OPP says it happened on the highway at Sturgeon Bay Road around 730 this morning. Police say the name of the vic...
Apr 28, 2022 Photo from OPP
It's The National Day Of Mourning To Remember Workers Injured/Killed On The Job
Today is the National Day of Mourning to remember workers who have suffered work-related disability, disease and death. According to the Workers Health and Safety Centre, over 300-thousand Ontario wor...
Apr 28, 2022 Source: OSSTF
Lawsuit Filed Against YMCA Simcoe-Muskoka Over Sale of Geneva Park
A lawsuit has been filed against the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka over the sale of Geneva Park. A group known as Friends of Geneva Park (FoGP) announced legal action yesterday opposing the YMCA of Simcoe/Mu...
Apr 28, 2022 Source: YMCA
Naloxone Kits To Be Available In All Oro-Medonte Public Facilities
Naloxone kits will be available within Oro-Medonte facilities open to the public. Councillor Shawn Scott made the recommendation a couple of weeks ago in regards to the ongoing opioid crisis and the i...
Apr 28, 2022
Springwater Trying To Save The Turtles
Springwater is trying to save the turtles. Council has approved a request from Scales Nature Park to install five Saving Turtles At Risk Today (START) signs along the North Simcoe Rail Trail. The prop...
Apr 28, 2022 Source: Saving Turtles at Risk Today - START
Online Jewelry Auction For Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie
It's time to Bring on the Bling! Starting today, you can bid on designer jewelry from the comfort of your home, with all proceeds going to Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie. The semi-annual online ...
Apr 28, 2022 Source: Dress for Success