Category Archives: Orillia News
Artists Needed For Orillia Rec Centre's Gallery
The Art in Public Places Committee is launching a Call to Artists for the Orillia Recreation Centre's art gallery. The Committee is seeking artists to interpret the theme 'Mechanics of Life' either th...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: City Of Orillia
73 Year Old Cyclist Suffers Life-Altering Injuries After Being Struck By A Car
Police say charges have yet to be laid, after a 73 year old cyclist was hit by a car in Tiny Township. The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon at Concession 9 and the Trans-Canada Trail near Simc...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: OPP
Capacity Limits Being Lifted At Barrie Rec Centres Requiring Vaccination
Capacity limits at Barrie rec centre are being lifted for facilities that require proof of vaccination and ID. Starting Friday (Oct. 29), hockey user groups can use facilities at full capacity (includ...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
SIU Investigating Death Of 80 Year Old Man In Midland
The body of an 80 year old man has been recovered from Georgian Bay in Midland. The SIU is investigating the circumstances surrounding the man's death, which happened after an interaction with a South...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: OPP
SMDHU Thurs COVID-19 Update Includes 29 New Cases, 7 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 29 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Seven of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 10 newly-resolved cases. To date...
Oct 28, 2021 October 28th 2021 SMDHU COVID-19 Case Count
15-Minute Communities Suggested For Simcoe County
Through a petition released by Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition (SCGC) and sent formally to the County of Simcoe, hundreds of residents have expressed their desire to stop sprawl and build healthy, s...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition
GBGH Implementing Mandatory Vaccine Policy For Visitors
Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is implementing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for visitors. Effective November 15, 2021, visitors, including those accompanying a patient to an appointme...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: GBGH
Barrie-and-Area Tornadoes Insured Damage Increases to $100M
The estimated insured damage of the six EF-2 strength tornadoes that hit Barrie, Innisfil, Kawartha Lakes, Little Britain, Lindsay, and Lake of Bays this summer has increased from $75 million to $100 ...
Oct 28, 2021 Tornado Damage in Barrie July 15. (Mike Roy photo)
Artists and Artisans Wanted For Cruise Ship Days 2022
Applications are now being accepted for Artists and Artisans in Midland to participate in Cruise Ship Days 2022! They can sell their products on the Town Dock during the event, with access to both cru...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: Town of Midland
Halloween Home In Barrie Raising Funds For RVH
A Halloween home in Barrie is once again raising funds for RVH. Chris Arnott will delight trick or treaters and passers-by with frightful decor at his home at 59 Dunnett Drive with donations being dir...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: RVH