Category Archives: Orillia News
More Groups Call For Faster Progress On Orillia's Future Hospital Project
Two local Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) and the OSMH Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) are the latest to add their voice to the call for faster progress on Orillia's Future Hospital proj...
Apr 01, 2022 Source: OSMH
RVH Expansion Is One Step Closer
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has reached another important milestone in its plan to expand the current North Campus and build a new South Campus. RVH has submitted Stage 1 of its expans...
Apr 01, 2022
Local Cannabis Company Takeover
There's been a local cannabis company takeover. Cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. has signed a deal to buy Livonit Foods Inc., which operates two stores in Bracebridge under the Bud Heaven banner. The ...
Mar 31, 2022 Source: Bud Heaven
Sign Up For This Year's Bowl For Kids Sake
The dates have been announced for this year's Bowl For Kids Sake in Orillia. The annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District is running May 2, 4 and 5 at Orillia Bowl and th...
Mar 31, 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters Orillia and District
Dog Waste Can Threaten Natural Ecosystems: NCC
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is providing human and canine visitors with simple tips on how to be responsible nature lovers at its properties: among them, leashing dogs and picking up dog wa...
Mar 31, 2022 Goynang / CC
Georgian College Part Of $200K Donation To Unicef's Ukraine Emergency Fund
Georgian College has partnered with a number of colleges across Ontario to make a joint donation of $200,000 to Unicef's Ukraine emergency fund. "The attack on Ukraine and its citizens is an unjust wa...
Mar 31, 2022
Orillia Woman Wins Over $20K With Latest Soldiers' 50/50 Draw
An Orillia woman is over 20-thousand dollars richer, after winning the latest Soldiers 50/50 draw. After a frightening experience suffering a pulmonary embolism, Debbie Hartley only had positive remar...
Mar 31, 2022 Cutline: Debbie Hartley amazed with her $20,880 cheque from the March Soldiers' 50/50.
Vehicle Clocked at 145km/hr In 80 Zone On Hwy 26 In Springwater
A traffic stop in Springwater has resulted in impaired and stunt driving charges. The OPP says an officer was conducting enforcement in the Highway 26 and Atkinson Road area on Tuesday night, when a v...
Mar 31, 2022 Photo Credit: OPP
Orillia Lightning Club Accepting Players
The Orillia Lightning Soccer Club is looking for players interested in being part of its development teams this summer. They play and practise on weeknights and soccer experience is preferred but not ...
Mar 31, 2022 Source: Orillia Lightning
Governor General Making First Official Visit To Ontario
Governor General Mary Simon is undertaking her first official visit to Ontario, starting today. During her visit, the Governor General will meet with the Lieutenant Governor, Premier Doug Ford, Indige...
Mar 31, 2022 Source: Governor General