Category Archives: Orillia News
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.
Tickets Now On Sale For 2022 Golf Ball Drop in Midland
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Golf Ball Drop in Midland. Family & Friends Charitable Golf Tournament was held in September and raised $32,300 in support of Hospice Huronia and Waypoint Cent...
Dec 17, 2021 Source; Family and Friends
Police Continue To Investigate Summer Shooting Death In Tay Township
The OPP is appealing to the public for information in connection with the shooting death of a man in Tay Township this summer. Police say 24-year-old Jonus Palmer suffered fatal injuries as a result o...
Dec 17, 2021 Photo from OPP
More Power Outages Follow High Winds and Record-Breaking Warm Weather
Thousands of people remain without power this morning, after the latest wind storm moved through the province. Hydro One says crews are working hard to fix the problems, while additional resources are...
Dec 17, 2021 Source: Hydro One
SMHDU Thurs COVID-19 Update Includes 159 New Cases, 38 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 159 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. 38 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 68 newly resolved cases and 4 new ...
Dec 16, 2021
More Than 50 Charges and Six Arrests In Human Trafficking Investigation
The Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) has officially been launched and has already resulted in six arrests, with more than 50 charges laid. Two human trafficki...
Dec 16, 2021 Source: OPP
More Charges Laid Against Orillia Sex Assault Suspect
Additional charges have been laid against a suspect in a sexual assault investigation in Orillia. The OPP says an 18 year old man was arrested, after a woman was assaulted during a break-and-enter on ...
Dec 16, 2021 Source: OPP