Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia Resident Wins Big In Hospital 50/50 Draw.
An Orillia resident has won nearly $23,000 in the latest Soldiers' Memorial Hospital 50-50 draw. Sheila O'Connor had the winning ticket for the April raffle. Tickets are now on sale for the May editio...
May 03, 2022 OSMH Photo
42nd Ontario Parliament Dissolved As Election Campaign Set To Begin
Writs for the June 2nd Provincial general election will be issued tomorrow. The Province has announced that Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell (in photo) has accepted Premier Doug Ford's advice ...
May 03, 2022
Get Your Mental Health In Motion
It's time to Get Your Mental Health in Motion! One of Waypoint's signature events, the May 2-7 fundraiser features wellness, mindfulness, music and physical activities the whole family can enjoy - all...
May 03, 2022 Source: Waypoint
Two Lakehead Students To Participate In Canada-Africa Innovation Fellowship
Two Lakehead Engineering students will participate in the Canada-Africa Innovation Fellowship established by Engineers Without Borders. Out of over 100 applications, Lakehead Engineering students Anna...
May 03, 2022 Source: Lakehead University
Free Rec and Culture Activities For Barrie Youth This Week
Barrie is celebrating National Youth Week with free recreation and culture activities for local teens! "National Youth Week is a time to recognize and celebrate youth and their positive contributions ...
May 03, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
Emergency Preparedness Week Has Barrie Reflecting On Last Tornado
The City of Barrie is once again joining communities across Canada in recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week. It says disaster can strike at any time: from pandemics to blackouts to extreme weather e...
May 03, 2022 Tornado Damage in Barrie July 15. (Mike Roy photo)
Midland SPCA Gardeners Gathering Fundraiser Has Begun
The Ontario SPCA Gardeners' Gathering fundraiser has begun. The week-long event by the Midland & District Animal Centre includes a virtual silent auction, which features gardening items, animal re...
May 03, 2022 Source: Midland SPCA
Barrie Recognizes Water Week With Free Tours
The City of Barrie is celebrating Drinking Water Week. It is recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the infrastructure that is required to carry it to homes and businesses, and the ...
May 03, 2022 Source: Brown and Storey-Architects Inc.
New President and CEO Announced At Waypoint
There's a new president and CEO of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene. Dr. Nadiya Sunderji will take over the position effective June 13, 2022. Waypoint was pleased to have inte...
May 03, 2022 Source: Waypoint
Increased Truck Traffic On Snow Valley Road
There will be increased truck traffic on Snow Valley Road for the next few weeks. The developers of the Micks Subdivision will be removing topsoil, with approximately 75-100 trucks anticipated per day...
May 03, 2022 Source: Springwater Township