Category Archives: Orillia News
Georgian College Hosting Another Virtual Open House
Georgian is bringing its Open House to the computers, tablets and mobile devices of prospective students this weekend. On Saturday, November 13th, guests are invited to take virtual tours of all campu...
Nov 12, 2021 Source: Georgian College
Another #BeBold Building in Downtown Barrie
The Downtown Barrie BIA is trying to brighten up the city with bold colours. First, it painted the side of the Bank of Montreal building beside Meridian Place downtown a bright pink, which can be spot...
Nov 12, 2021 Source: Downtown Barrie BIA
Midland SPCA Hosting 19th Annual Victorian Christmas Event
The Midland SPCA is hosting its 19th Annual Victorian Christmas Event . It will run virtually for one week from Sunday, November 14th until Sunday, November 21. This year's event features an amazing s...
Nov 12, 2021 Source: SPCA
Say Good-Bye To Sunshine and Double-Digits For Now....
Be prepared for a drastic change in the weather over the next 24-48 hours. If you don't have your winter tires on yet, you might want to book an appointment soon. According to The Weather Network, a n...
Nov 12, 2021 Source: The Weather Network
Virtual Open House On Orillia's Expansion Plans
A virtual public open house is being held to learn more about the City of Orillia's Settlement Area Boundary Expansion requirements, which would accommodate its growth needs to the year 2051. The City...
Nov 11, 2021 Source: City Of Orillia
OFSC Asking Snowmobilers To "Take The Pledge"
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is asking snowmobilers to support and participate in the Take The Pledge social media campaign. It was launched by the International Snowmobile Manufa...
Nov 11, 2021 Source: ISMA
MP Doug Shipley Appointed Deputy Shadow Minister of Housing, Diversity and Inclusion
Doug Shipley, Member of Parliament for Barrie - Springwater - Oro-Medonte, has been named the Deputy Shadow Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion. Shipley has issued the following statement:...
Nov 11, 2021 Doug Shipley Swearing in ceremony/ Cérémonie d'assermentation de Nom du député
Ottawa, ONTARIO, Canada on 26 October, 2021.
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Credit: Andre Forget, House of Commons Photo Services
Barrie Hires News General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management
Following an extensive recruiting process, the City of Barrie has hired Bala Araniyasundaran as the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management. Araniyasundaran will begin the role on Nove...
Nov 11, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
$150K Donation To Georgian's Health-care Heroes Closer to Home campaign
On the heels of the provincial announcement that Georgian will be able to offer a stand-alone Honours Bachelor of Science - Nursing degree at its Barrie and Owen Sound campuses, the Larche Family Foun...
Nov 11, 2021 Photo: The Larche Family Foundation is committing $150,000 to Georgian College with a portion of the funds going to the Frontline Support: Health-care Heroes Closer to Home campaign to enhance nursing learning spaces at the Barrie and Owen Sound campuses. Paul and Lawrene Larche describe the gift as the perfect way to unite their passions around local health care and entrepreneurial success.
What The Heck Are TimBiebs?
Tim Hortons has teamed up with pop superstar Justin Bieber to launch three new Timbit flavours - called Timbiebs. They will be available in chocolate white fudge, sour cream chocolate chip, and birthd...
Nov 11, 2021 Source; Tim Hortons