Category Archives: Orillia News
SMDHU Thurs Update Includes 239 COVID-19 Cases, 4 Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 239 new COVID-19 cases today and 4 deaths. The deaths were all residents from Simcoe County. They include two women, one in her 50s and one...
Jan 27, 2022
Delivery Truck Strikes Building at Main Intersection of Penetanguishene
A business and two apartments have been evacuated after a truck rolled into a historic building at the main intersection in Penetanguishene. Today at 9:45 am the OPP and the Penetanguishene Fire Depar...
Jan 27, 2022
Casino Rama's Fun Is Back Starting Jan 31st
Casino Rama will reopen its doors Monday morning at 50 percent capacity. It's in line with the new Provincial rules taking effect then. Doors re-open at 10 am and staff is being recalled to work. The ...
Jan 27, 2022
City of Barrie provides new convenient option to access City services
Today, the City of Barrie launched Service Barrie online, enhancing the way Service Barrie engages with citizens and providing a new convenient option for citizens to access City services. With the la...
Jan 27, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
Have Your Say On The Barrie-Collingwood Rail Trail
You can weigh in on a proposed recreational trail between Barrie and Collingwood. The county of simcoe is looking for public input. The idea to turn a former rail line into a multi use trail has been ...
Jan 27, 2022 Source: County of Simcoe
SMDHU Wed Update Includes 390 COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 390 new COVID-19 cases today and two deaths. Today's update also includes 10 new hospitalizations. Currently, there are 57 people reported ...
Jan 26, 2022
Three Beaver Creek Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Three inmates at Beaver Creek Correctional Institute in Gravenhurst have tested positive for COVID-19. Prison officials say they are monitoring the situation closely and measures are in place to minim...
Jan 26, 2022 Beaver Creek Institution In Gravenhurst
'Choose To Include' Donuts Will Help Special Olympics Canada Athletes Return to the Playing Field
Starting Friday and running through Sunday, Canadians can support Special Olympics Canada by buying a limited-edition "Choose To Include Donut" at participating Tim Hortons restaurants. They'll be on ...
Jan 26, 2022
Warm Up From The Extreme Cold in Orillia Today (Jan 26th)
Members of the public looking to warm up during today's extreme cold can visit the following locations in Orillia: Orillia City Centre (Main Floor Area) 50 Andrew St. S. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Orillia...
Jan 26, 2022 Source: City of Orillia.
SMDHU Tues Update includes 325 COVID-19 Cases, Five Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 325 new COVID-19 cases today and five deaths. The deaths include three Simcoe County women and one man all over the age of 79 and one woman from Si...
Jan 25, 2022