Category Archives: Orillia News
"You Don't Have To Party For The Holidays If You Don't Want To": SMDHU
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit says you don't have to party for the holidays, if you don't want to. It says if you aren't comfortable attending a Christmas party it's okay to say no. The heal...
Dec 08, 2021 Source: SMDHU
Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days
The Ontario government is extending its Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days, until July 31st, 2022, to continue keeping workers safe and ensure they do not lose pay...
Dec 07, 2021
SMDHU Tues COVID-19 Update Includes 96 New Cases, 26 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 96 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 26 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 3 new hospitalizations and 110 newl...
Dec 07, 2021 SMDHU Tues COVID-19 Case Update
New Ontario COVID-19 Projections Show Vigilance Will Be Needed In The Months Ahead
New COVID-19 projections show that cases in Ontario are rising and that vaccinating young children, along with increased public health measures will help keep numbers down. According to the data, case...
Dec 07, 2021
Ontario Extending Pause on Lifting Capacity Limits in Remaining Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required
The Province is extending its pause on the lifting of capacity limits in remaining higher-risk settings where proof of vaccination is required while the province continues to monitor trends in public ...
Dec 07, 2021 Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott
Town of Midland Declares Significant Weather Event
The Town of Midland is declaring a Significant Weather Event due to the significant snow accumulation experienced throughout the night and the expected dangerous whiteout conditions today and tonight....
Dec 07, 2021
Barrie Making Plans For New Year's Eve
The City of Barrie is helping residents enjoy the holiday season throughout December, ending with a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration to usher in 2022. In lieu of the traditional Downtown Cou...
Dec 07, 2021 Source: City of Barrie Facebook
More Snow Squalls Possible Off Georgian Bay Today
Snow squalls are expected off Georgian Bay today. Environment Canada says snowfall accumulations exceeding 15 cm in 12 hours are possible, but the squalls will weaken into flurries this afternoon. Rap...
Dec 07, 2021 Chiara Coetzee
Giving Tuesday Raises $216K For Lakehead University
Lakehead University officials have been blown away by the more than $216,000 donated to student financial aid on Giving Tuesday (Nov.30), thanks to donations from alumni, friends of the university, fa...
Dec 07, 2021 Source: Lakehead University
Georgian College Gets Double The Financial Boost From Giving Tuesday
As a part of the global Giving Tuesday initiative (Nov. 30), Georgian College launched a one-day digital appeal through the Grizzlies Give Back program, asking alumni to support student success initia...
Dec 07, 2021 Source: Georgian College