Category Archives: Orillia News

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 431 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths. Deaths include two women from Simcoe County over the age of 79. It's the first update from the healt...

A new leader has been chosen for Barrie's Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. Gail Hunt will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer in July. At the moment she's head of Georgian Bay Gen...

The Province is welcoming Ukrainian refugee families and has critical support in place for them. Up to $300 million has been announced to support the Ukrainian community as they arrive from their war-...

For the fourth year in a row, the County of Simcoe is providing $500,000 in funding to support eligible applicants in creating additional age-friendly housing. The program will fund projects that inco...

Casino Rama Resort has announced more hot summer concerts to its lineup. They include: Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Steve Earle & The Dukes, The Music ...

Nominations are now being accepted for both Orillia's Woman of the Year. It is given to a woman who is respected for her outstanding work in the community, in the workplace, at home or all three but e...

The Canadian Coast Guard is conducting ice-breaking operations in and around the Midland area today. It says the CCGS Griffon will be breaking up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient...

A child pornography investigation in Barrie has resulted in the arrest of a 59 year old man. Police say the investigation began after they received a report of an unknown suspect downloading several i...

A man has been arrested, following a traffic stop in Orillia. The OPP says a vehicle was stopped for a Highway Traffic Act offence early Monday morning, when a 29 year old man was taken into custody. ...

RVH has seen hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increase at a worrisome rate over the past few weeks. The hospital's CEO has issued a letter to the public: The pandemic has been long and grueling. And w...