Category Archives: Orillia News
Canada Takes Steps Affecting Travel In Response To New 'Omicron' COVID-19 Variant
The Federal government is taking five steps affecting travel in response to a new variant of concern that early reports say is vaccine-resistant. Today the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed varia...
Nov 26, 2021
Ford Calls For Immediate Flight & Passengers Ban From Countries of Concern In Light of Worrisome New COVID-19 Variant
Premier Doug Ford is calling on the Federal government to immediately ban all flights and passengers from countries of concern after the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant that early reports suggest ...
Nov 26, 2021 Twitter
Ramara Is Launching Holiday Giving Food Drive Campaign
The Holiday Giving Food Drive campaign is being launched in Ramara. It will begin on Monday and run until December 13 to help meet the needs of families in the community. Last year, the Twelve Days of...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: Ramara Township
OSMH COVID-19 Update To The Community
It has been some time since the last OSMH update to the community. We have had an incredibly challenging 20 months of this pandemic with significant progress in areas and a few setbacks along the way....
Nov 26, 2021 Source: OSMH
Santa Visits Wasaga Beach and Waubaushene This Weekend
Santa Claus is on his way to Wasaga Beach. He will be making an appearance in the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 26th from 5-7p.m.. The parade kicks off at Dunkerron Avenue and ends at the R...
Nov 26, 2021 Stock Photo
Child COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Open Across Simcoe-Muskoka
Public health community COVID-19 clinics open across Simcoe-Muskoka today for kids aged 5-11. Dr. Charles Gardner, our Medical Officer of Health, says evidence shows that the vaccine is 91 per cent ef...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: SMDHU
Traffic Stop Tiny Leads To Drugs, A Handgun and Arrests
A traffic stop in Tiny Township has resulted in the seizure of drugs and a handgun. The OPP was investigating an incident at a property on Boblyn Road on Wednesday, when a vehicle left the scene upon ...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: OPP
Child and Youth Mental Health Program at RVH Gets Financial Boost
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has received more than $1.7 million from the County of Simcoe as part of its ongoing support of local healthcare and the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance. Th...
Nov 26, 2021 Photo: From left to right: Ben Petersen, RVH Executive Vice President Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer; Jane Sinclair, General Manager, Health and Emergency Services; Deputy Warden County of Simcoe and Mayor of Innisfil, Lynn Dollin; Janice Skot, RVH President and CEO; Harry Hughes, County of Simcoe Councillor and Mayor, Oro-Medonte; Nancy Savage, RVH Executive Vice President, Patient and Family Experience, Chief Nursing Executive
Updated Guidance On How To Celebrate Holidays Safely
Ontario's Medical Officer of Health has released updated guidance ahead of the holiday season about how to celebrate safely with loved ones. Dr. Kieran Moore says the pandemic is not over and he's urg...
Nov 26, 2021 Rodion Kutsaev / Unsplash
Fleur•ish's 2nd Outside Winter Market
Fleurish is holding its second outside winter market. It is being held at the floral shop north of Barrie on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's market will showcase such items as com...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: Fleur*ish