Category Archives: Orillia News
Penetanguishene Man Charged After Collision In Tiny Twp.
A Penetanguishene man faces an impaired driving charge after his truck went into a ditch. It happened on the 4th Concession of Tiny Township around 7:30 pm yesterday (Wed). OPP attended the scene and ...
Apr 14, 2022 Photo from OPP
Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared at RVH's IOOF Home in Barrie
A gastrointestinal outbreak has been declared at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre's IOOF home in Barrie The outbreak, which currently affects 9 patients and 7 staff was declared by RVH and the Si...
Apr 14, 2022
Barrie Police Traffic Unit Focusing On Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
Barrie Police's Traffic Unit will be focusing on ensuring the commercial motor vehicles that travel area streets are doing so safely. The wear and tear commercial vehicles experience due to the hours ...
Apr 14, 2022
COVID-19 Outbreak At OSMH
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. It is affecting the Integrated Medicine and Rehab Service Unit, and so far seven patients have tested positive. The hospit...
Apr 13, 2022 Source: OSMH
SMDHU Wed Update Includes 423 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 423 new COVID-19 cases. No new deaths were reported today in the health unit's first update since Monday. Today's report includes 8 new hos...
Apr 13, 2022
Barrie Police Seek Suspect After Parking Lot Altercation
Barrie police have distributed a photo of a man wanted for dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and failing to remain at the scene of three crashes. Police say it started with an altercation ...
Apr 13, 2022 Barrie Police photo via twitter.
SMDHU Recommends Safety Precautions For Easter Weekend
With the Easter weekend approaching, the Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is warning residents to be cautious. Gardner said taking these precautions will help stop...
Apr 13, 2022 Jarosław Pocztarski / CC
North Ramara Residents Get Faster Rural Internet
Residents in the northern end of Ramara will have access to faster rural internet-thanks to the Township and Muskoka Wifi. The local wireless high-speed provider has proposed to help service around 20...
Apr 13, 2022 Source: Ramara Township
Former OSMH Board Chairs Call On Province To Speed Up New Hospital Progress
For the first time in history, Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) past Board Chairs have assembled together as one unified group to call on the Province to speed up progress on a new Hospital ...
Apr 13, 2022 Source: OSMH
Gastro-Intestinal Outbreak Declared at RVH's IOOF Home
A gastrointestinal outbreak has been declared at the RVH-IOOF home in Barrie, affecting six patients and one staff member. The 27 bed satellite unit is located at 10 Brooks Street, where all patients ...
Apr 13, 2022 Source: RVH