Category Archives: Orillia News
UPDATED: OPP Investigating Hwy 11 Fatal Collision
The name of the victim of a fatal crash on Highway 11 has been released. The OPP says 59 year old Norman Brandt from Gravenhurst was pronounced dead at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on the highwa...
Feb 03, 2022
Candice Bergen Elected Interim Leader of Conservative Party Of Canada
Candice Bergen has been elected as the interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. In a caucus vote late last night, Conservative MPs gave the nod to Bergen to replace Erin O'Toole over 8 othe...
Feb 03, 2022 Portage-Lisgar MP and interim Conservative Party leader Candice Bergen. (Twitter photo)
Complaints About Erratic Driver Lead To Drugs and Arrest
A complaint about an erratic driver on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township, has led to seizure of drugs and the arrest of a 35 year old man. Officers were called a possible impaired driver heading so...
Feb 03, 2022 Source: OPP
New COVID-19 Outbreak Declared At RVH
Another COVID-19 outbreak has been confirmed at RVH-this time in its Specialized Seniors Care Unit. The hospital says four patients and one staff member have tested positive for COVID-19 on the unit, ...
Feb 03, 2022
Lakehead University Hosting Events For Black History Month
Lakehead University International (LUI) and the Office of Human Rights and Equity (OHRE), in collaboration with many on-campus and off-campus community groups, invite you to attend Black History Month...
Feb 03, 2022 Source: Lakehead University
Registration Opens For 2022 Charlee's Run
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Charlee's Run. This year's run will take place in-person on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The annual fundraising event is named in honour of Charlee Clare Holmes, ...
Feb 03, 2022
#ShowRVHLove Campaign Begins
RVH has launched the #ShowRVHLove social media campaign. It is aimed at celebrating members of TEAM RVH and reminding the public that everyone on TEAM RVH is still here and still fighting through the ...
Feb 03, 2022 Linda, an Emergency Department RPN, kicks off the campaign with her quote, “The pandemic has forever changed us. And it’s not over yet. We’ve absorbed so many roles and responsibilities that were never ours before. We’ve fought hard for our patients and their families over the past two years, and we are at a breaking point. But we still show up every single day. We need the public to protect us now. It’s our turn to be cared for. Please respect and be kind to us.”
Best Friends Win Latest Soldiers' 50/50 Jackpot
Deanna Peacock and Teresa Rekret, both from Orillia, are sharing more than just laughs as the two best friends split the Soldiers' 50/50 January jackpot of $20,390. The friends have been playing Soldi...
Feb 03, 2022 Cutline: Best friends Deanna Peacock (left) and Teresa Rekret from Orillia hold a cheque for $20,390, their winnings from the Soldiers’ 50/50 January draw which they played together.
Orillia Camp Favourites Return This Summer
The City of Orillia is making a return to the good 'ol' days with camp favourites returning this summer. "For the past two summers, the City of Orillia has pivoted its day camp programming to offer an...
Feb 03, 2022 Source: City of Orillia.
O'Toole Out as Conservative Leader After 73-45 Vote
Erin O'Toole will no longer lead Canada's Conservative Party after a secret ballot vote today by Conservative MP's. The leadership confidence test resulted in a 73-45 outcome. A third of the caucus ha...
Feb 02, 2022