Category Archives: Orillia News
New Cancer Fighting Technology Coming to RVH
The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre will soon install new technology to enable earlier detection of some cancers. The provincial government is putting up more than $1 million to construct a spac...
Apr 22, 2022 After announcing almost $4 million in funding for a PET-CT scanner and its associated renovations, MPPs Doug Downey and Andrea Khanjin joined Janice Skot, RVH President and CEO, staff and physicians in one of RVH’s Imaging suites. From left to right: Dr. Gord Paul, RVH radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Clinical Lead.; Charlotte Wallis, Chair, RVH Board of Directors; Heather Gillis, RVH Operations Director, Medical Imaging & Laboratory Medicine; Janice Skot, RVH President and CEO; Dr. Drew Schemmer, RVH Chief of Medical Imaging; Doug Downey, MPP for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte; Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie—Innisfil; and David Wilson, RVH Manager, Medical Imaging. (RVH Photo)
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 465 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 465 new COVID-19 cases today and two deaths. Deaths include a man between 65 and 79 years old and a woman older than 79. Both were from Sim...
Apr 22, 2022
Ontario Masking Requirements Will Continue in Select Indoor Settings
The Province will extend its remaining mask mandates in high-risk settings beyond April 27th. The extension will apply to settings such as hospitals, long-term care, and public transit where mandatory...
Apr 22, 2022 Source: CPAC
Tiny Township Unveils Official "Bee City" Plaque
The official plaque in recognition of Tiny's designation as a Bee City with Bee City Canada has been unveiled. Mayor George Cornell, members of Council, Severn Sound Environmental Association and the ...
Apr 22, 2022 Source: Tiny Township
Casino Rama Reaches 3-Year Deal With Unionized Employees
Casino Rama has reached a new three-year deal with its unionized employees. Unifor Local 1090 members ratified the new collective agreement on April 14. It says the contract secures significant wage i...
Apr 22, 2022 Instagram
Spring Flavours of Lake Country Kicks Off Today
Spring Flavours of Lake Country kicks off today. The program offers lunch and dinner options prepared by nine local restaurants. Flavours provides an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to treat...
Apr 22, 2022 Source: Orillia and Lake Country Tourism
Now Is The Time To Swap Your Winter Tires: CAA
CAA is reminding motorists that now is the time to swap out your winter tires. It says with winter weather in the rearview mirror and temperatures reaching a consistent 7Celsius, drivers should also b...
Apr 22, 2022 Source: CAA
Walmart Canada Goes Plastic-Bag Free, Effective Today
Attention Walmart shoppers! Starting today, the retail giant is going plastic-bag free. It is advising shoppers to bring their own bags or containers, such as laundry baskets, or collapsible totes, to...
Apr 22, 2022 By Lindsay Flint, Manager, Store Process and Innovation Implementation
Back-to-Nature Events in Orillia
Kick off your spring by giving back to nature with three events in Orillia. The Refillery District is holding its annual refill fundraiser today, when for every container you refill (BYOC or Deposit J...
Apr 22, 2022 Source: Couchiching Conservancy
Spring Into Clean In Barrie
It's time to Spring into Clean in Barrie and help get rid of litter in your neighbourhood. The City encourages all elementary and high school students to take an active role in this school community c...
Apr 22, 2022 Source: City of Barrie