Category Archives: Orillia News
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 227 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 227 new COVID-19 cases in its first update since Friday. There have been four new hospitalizations. 21 people are currently hospitalized wi...
Mar 21, 2022
Province Introduces Legislation to Avoid Future Border Blockades
The Ontario government is introducing new measures to avoid future protests at international border crossings. It says these new measures include legislation that, if passed, would enable law enforcem...
Mar 21, 2022 Source: Solicitor General
Get #LotsOfSocks To Support World Down Syndrome Day
Put some colour on your feet today for World Down Syndrome Day! The #LotsOfSocks campaign, which involves wearing mismatched, crazy, or colourful socks, raises awareness of Down syndrome. The initiati...
Mar 21, 2022 Source: World Down Syndrome Day
Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison Outlines CPC Leadership Campaign Priorities
Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison has outlined his campaign priorities as he runs for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. BC's Marc Dalton also launched his campaign on social med...
Mar 21, 2022 Source: Scott Aitchison
Mandatory Mask Mandate Lifts In Most Settings Across Ontario Today
Starting today, the mask mandate is being lifted in most indoor public spaces in the province. The Ontario government has removed the mandatory masking requirement for most settings, including schools...
Mar 21, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Pellets Shot At Orillia Transit Bus
Police converged on an Orillia nieghbourhood Friday morning after pellet guns were discharged at an Orillia transit bus. OPP say two male suspects were observed shooting pellets at the windows of a bu...
Mar 18, 2022 File photo of Orillia Transit bus. Source: Orillia.ca
New President and CEO Chosen For MAHC
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has chosen a new President and Chief Executive Officer. Cheryl Harrison takes up her new post as of May 30. Harrison comes to Muskoka from Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospit...
Mar 18, 2022 Photo: Muskoka Algonquin Healhcare.
Applications Being Accepted For Barrie's Rec and Sport Community Grant
The City of Barrie is inviting eligible local organizations to apply for the Recreation and Sport Community Grant. It will provide funding to enhance access to recreation and sport opportunities in Ba...
Mar 18, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
Help Barrie Residents and Visitors Better Find Their Way
The City of Barrie is working to improve the city's wayfinding system. It includes signage and similar directional tools that help residents and visitors identify where they are, find what they are lo...
Mar 18, 2022 Source: City of Barrie
Barrie Man Accused Of Accessing Child Pornography
A 24 year old Barrie man has been arrested in connection with a child pornography investigation. Police say the suspect was arrested yesterday following a six-month investigation by its Internet Child...
Mar 18, 2022