Category Archives: Orillia News
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
Extreme Cold Expected Tonight Through to Wednesday Morning
Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Simcoe and Muskoka with wind chills ranging from -28C to -40C for tonight through to Wednesday morning. Decreasing temperatures can put ev...
Jan 25, 2022 Rachel Kramer / CC
Barrie Residents invited to share ideas for St. Vincent Park's new playground
City of Barrie residents are encouraged to share their feedback about the community's needs and interests for St. Vincent Park through a public consultation process. The Park's playground and amenitie...
Jan 25, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
$200,000 For CCTV Cameras In Barrie
The Province is providing the Barrie Police Service $200,000 for more CCTV cameras. Barrie's downtown core has faced increased crime, including gun and gang-related violence in recent years. To addres...
Jan 25, 2022 Lydia / CC
CIBC Invests in Soldiers' Lab with New Histology Tissue Processor
CIBC is helping to advance patient care at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (Soldiers') with the purchase of a new histology tissue processor used to assist in the accurate diagnosis of cancer and ...
Jan 25, 2022