Category Archives: Orillia News
SMDHU Fri Report Includes 139 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 139 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death. Today's update - the first since Wednesday - also includes 2 new hospitalizations. There are currently ...
May 20, 2022
Lakehead Among Top 100 of Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
For the third year in a row, Lakehead University has been included in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. This year, Lakehead has been ranked as one of the top universities in t...
May 20, 2022 Source: Lakehead University
Coldwater Man Wins $50,000 With Daily Keno
A man from Coldwater is 50-thousand dollars richer, thanks to a recent lottery win. Brandon Monague won the prize with his DAILY KENO 7 Pick in the April 8th draw. The 61-year-old father says he's bee...
May 20, 2022 Source: OLG
May 2-4 Weekend Has Arrived!
What's considered the first unofficial long weekend of the summer has arrived. It's the Victoria Day weekend, also known as May 2-4, and as usual, the OPP will be stepping up enforcement on area roadw...
May 20, 2022 lorenz.markus97 / CC
Two Cases of Monkeypox Confirmed In Canada
Two cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) made the announcement last night and said the cases were confirmed in two people from Quebec, where auth...
May 20, 2022 Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regnery/CDC/Handout via REUTERS
Barrie Offers Help In Fight Against LDD Moth
The City of Barrie is offering free burlap kits for residents to help combat the Spongy (LDD) Moth. These invasive species feed on tree leaves, destroying tree growth and taking away a trees ability t...
May 19, 2022 Source: Ontario.ca
OPP Urge Life Jacket Use Amongst Paddlers, Kayakers
The OPP is reminding all water sport enthusiasts that no one is completely safe on the water if they are not wearing a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD) Ten canoes, a kayak, a stand-up pa...
May 19, 2022 Photo from OPP
Quick Arrest Following Vehicle Theft In Penetanguishene
The OPP has made a quick arrest after a vehicle was stolen in Penetanguishene. Police say a vehicle theft was reported from a business on Overhead Bridge Road on Tuesday night and a short time later, ...
May 19, 2022
Orillia Farmers Market Moves Outdoors For The Summer Season
The Orillia Farmers' Market is moving outside for the summer season. Starting this Saturday, you can check out a mix of vendors, including those offering local produce, cured meats, wine, baked goods,...
May 19, 2022 Source: City Of Orillia
Artists Needed For Oro-Medonte Public Art Project
The Township of Oro-Medonte is inviting artists to submit to participate in a new public art project. It says "The Trees of Oro-Medonte" will represent OroMedonte's culture, history, or the four-seaso...
May 19, 2022 Source: Township of Oro-Medonte