Category Archives: Orillia News
SMDHU Fri COVID-19 Update Includes 524 New Cases, 46 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 524 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. 46 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 4 new hospitalizations and 70 newl...
Jan 07, 2022
Orillia Library Offering Express Pick-Up Service
As COVID-19 infections rise, and to ensure the safety and protection of staff and visitors, the Orillia Public Library is offering Express Pickup Service. It will allow patrons to pick up their materi...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Orillia Public Library
Former "Miss Midland" Needs A New Name
The vessel formerly known as 'Miss Midland' needs a new name and you can help! Landmark Cruises is bringing the ship back to the shores of Southern Georgian Bay this summer. Presently she is named "Th...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Landmark Cruises
Escape The Cold At Orillia Warming Centres
Due to the cold weather advisory issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, the City of Orillia has opened the Orillia City Centre as a temporary warming centre today. Orillia City Centre, loc...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: City Of Orillia
Conversion Therapy Criminal Offences Go Into Effect Today
Four new criminal offences go into effect today banning conversion therapy in Canada. Conversion therapy is defined as any practice, service or treatment designed to change a person's sexual orientati...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Government Of Canada
Downed Line Being Blamed For Knocking Out Power To Thousands
Power has been restored to parts of Muskoka today, after a downed line knocked off power to approximately 11-thousand customers. Hydro one crews worked quickly last night to restore power and heat to ...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Hydro One
Winter Weather Travel Advisory in Effect
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for parts of Simcoe County today, including: Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale. Environment Canada says snow squalls off of Georgian Bay are expected to af...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Environment Canada
Two COVID-19 Outbreaks Confirmed at OSMH
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, (SMDHU), has confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks on two of its medical units, impacting a total of 14...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: OSMH
SMDHU Reports 480 New COVID-19 Cases, 50 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 480 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. 50 of today's cases are children. 312 of today's cases are fully vaccinated, 22 partially vaccina...
Jan 06, 2022
Ontario Accelerating Boosters for Education and Child Care Staff
The Province is accelerating boosters for education and child care staff. Today Minister of Education Stephen Lecce issued a statement on additional measures and supports to protect children, staff, a...
Jan 06, 2022 Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. (image from Ont Parl)