Category Archives: Orillia News
Ramara Closing Township Facilities Today
Ramara is closing all Township facilities effective today due to the steady increase of COVID-19 cases and the concerning spread of the Omicron variant. In recognizing the rise in cases and the fast s...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Ramara Township
Springwater Passes 2022 Budget With 1.98% Blended Tax Increase
Springwater has passed its 2022 budget, which includes a 2.73% municipal property tax increase. When combined with the County of Simcoe approved tax increase of 2% and the education rate which is expe...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Springwater Township
Booster Shot Appointments Open To Everyone 18 And Older
The Ontario government is rapidly accelerating its booster dose rollout by expanding eligibility to all individuals aged 18 and over today. It is also shortening the interval to three months following...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Ministry Of Health
Murder Charge Laid In Midland
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in relation to a homicide investigation in the Town of Midland. On December 16, 2021, at approx...
Dec 19, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR
Ontario Strengthens Omicron Variant Response with Capacity Limits & Other Measures
Premier Doug Ford's government has unveiled the next steps in Ontario's fight against the Omicron variant. Today the Province's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kieran Moore announced further measures aimed ...
Dec 17, 2021
SMDHU prioritizes those eligible for COVID-19 booster appointments
Following the province's announcement to rapidly expand booster eligibility to all individuals 18 and older and to decrease the wait time between second and third doses from six to three months, the S...
Dec 17, 2021 Logo via the SMDHU
SMHDU Fri COVID-19 Update Includes 142 New Cases, 29 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 142 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 29 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 40 newly resolved cases and 2 new ...
Dec 17, 2021
Al Langman Construction Purchases Essential Equipment for Obstetrics at OSMH
A special donation to Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital has helped it purchase the fifth and final life-saving Panda Bedded Warmer. Al Langman Construction (1998) Inc. recently donated $40,000 to the...
Dec 17, 2021 The Al Langman Construction (1998) Inc. site crew celebrated their purchase of the fifth and final life-saving Panda Bedded Warmer with a $40,000 gift to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s Obstetrics Department.
Lakehead University Awarded Over $224K to Assist in Tourism Industry Recovery
Lakehead University has been awarded $224,150 by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities as part of the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund to develop micro-credentials focused on stren...
Dec 17, 2021 Source: Lakehead University
Georgian College Signs UN Sustainable Development Goals Accord
Georgian College is officially joining the global movement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by signing the SDG Accord for educational institutions. The 17 Sustainable Development ...
Dec 17, 2021 Georgian College President and CEO Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes signs the Sustainable Development Goals Accord, committing the college to work to advance the 17 United Nations goals. Joining her are Neh Thakker, a Computer Programming and Analysis student who has been working with his peers to address racial inequalities, and Suzie Addison-Toor, Director of Student Success and Social Innovation.