Category Archives: Orillia News
SMCDSB Kindergarten Registration Opens For Fall 2022
If your child is turning 4 this year, it's time to register for Kindergarten! The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has launched its Kindergarten registration campaign for the 41 ...
Feb 01, 2022 Source: SMCDSB
Tree Clearing Begins On Hwy 26 And Wilson Ave In Springwater
Tree clearing along select areas of Wilson Drive and Highway 26 in Springwater is scheduled to begin today. This work is estimated to be completed within 2 weeks' time, weather dependent, during the h...
Feb 01, 2022 Source: Springwater Township
Simcoe County Museum Presents "Tasty Tours"
Registration is now open for the Simcoe County Museum's Tasty Tours. The virtual program explores how local chocolate and candy makers create their candy and allows participants to sample candy popula...
Feb 01, 2022 Source: County Of Simcoe
SMDHU Mon Update Includes 355 New COVID-19 Cases, Four Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 355 new COVID-19 cases today and four deaths. It's the first update since this past Friday. Deaths include a man between 65 and 79 years of...
Jan 31, 2022
Orillia Man Arrested for Sexual Assault
Orillia OPP has arrested a 28-year-old Orillia man in relation to the sexual assault of a woman in Orillia. On January 6th, 2022, the Orillia OPP received a report regarding a sexual assault. The vict...
Jan 31, 2022 Image from OPP on Twitter
Barrie resident wins $212,420 In RVH Auxiliary's Community 50/50 Draw
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre's (RVH) Auxiliary had another incredible month with a record-high jackpot of $212,420 in its Community 50/50 Draw. Tamara Brincat of Barrie was elated to receive ...
Jan 31, 2022
Trudeau Condemns Desecration of National War Memorial/Terry Fox Statue & Other Actions During Trucker Convoy Protest
Canadians have the right to freedom of speech, assembly and expression, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Nazi symbolism, racist imagery, and the desecration of war memorials will not be tolerate...
Jan 31, 2022 CPAC
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tests Positive For COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19. He made the announcement on Twitter this morning. Trudeau wrote, "I'm feeling fine - and I'll continue to work remotely this week while ...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: Twitter
Parliament Resumes Following Two Days of Protests
It's back-to-work on Parliament Hill today. The House of Commons is slated to resume sitting this morning for the first time since the Christmas break and following two days of protests in Ottawa over...
Jan 31, 2022 Scazon / CC
SMDHU Hosting Walk-In COVID-19 Clinics This Week
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hosting a number of walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week. You can get a shot today at: 29 Sperling Dr. Barrie 10am - 6pm Holly Rec Centre 171 Mapleton ...
Jan 31, 2022 Source: SMDHU