Category Archives: Orillia News
SMDHU Tues Update Includes 113 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 113 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths. Deaths include two men from Simcoe County between the ages of 65 and 79. Today's update also include...
Mar 08, 2022
Ontario Modernizing School Science Curriculum
The Province is introducing a new science and technology curriculum and de-streaming the Grade 9 science course for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1 to 8: Science and...
Mar 08, 2022
Bracebridge Woman Releases First Book On Alzheimer's Dementia
A Bracebridge woman has released her first book outlining the hope and struggle in caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's Dementia. Dear Braveheart - a Caregiver's Loving Journey through Alzheimer's D...
Mar 08, 2022 Source: Crossfield Publishing
Local Realtor Challenge In Support Of We Are All Soldiers' Campaign
Some local realtors have started a challenge in support of the We Are All Soldiers' campaign at OSMH. It was initiated by a 25-thousand dollar donation by Bill and Michelle Kindou of Sutton Group Ince...
Mar 08, 2022 Source: OSMH
Charges Laid After Vehicle Ends Up In The Ditch On Hwy 400
Charges have been laid, after a vehicle ended up in the ditch on Highway 400 south of Port Severn. A passing motorist called police about the vehicle on Sunday night, when officers located a Dodge Car...
Mar 08, 2022 Source: OPP
Drugs, Weapons and Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Midland
Drugs, weapons and a stolen vehicle have been recovered, after a vehicle failed to stop for police in Midland. The OPP says a speeding vehicle was noticed on Heritage Drive by an officer on patrol on ...
Mar 08, 2022 Source: OPP
Barrie Police Investigating Thefts From Rec Centre Changerooms
"You should never leave valuables behind in changerooms." That's the message from Barrie police after a significant number of cell phones, debit cards and other personal property were stolen from a ch...
Mar 08, 2022
Orillia names Gunnar Holmgren as 2021 Athlete of the Year
Twenty-two year-old athlete, Gunnar Holmgren, was named Orillia's 2021 Athlete of the Year at a special presentation at the virtual Orillia Council meeting held on March 7, 2022. Gunnar Holmgren had a...
Mar 07, 2022 Source: hardwoodnextwave.ca
Barrie Police Release Photo of Shooting Suspect
Barrie police have released a photo of an 18 year old wanted in a double shooting on Feb 15. Zia Mohammed Chaudhry is wanted on charges of attempted murder, discharging a firearm with intent, and two ...
Mar 07, 2022 Photo: Barrie Police
Province Providing Lump Sum Payments to Help Keep Nurses on the Job
The Province is giving nurses lump-sum payments to try to keep them on the job. Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott made the announcement today. "Through this retention payment, Ontario will pro...
Mar 07, 2022