Category Archives: Orillia News
Ontario Launching New and Improved Inspections Program for Long-Term Care
The Province says new and improved inspections are coming for Ontario's long-term care homes. Minister of Long-Term Care Rod Phillips says Ontario will fix long-term care by investing $20 million this...
Oct 26, 2021 Photo courtesy of Rod Phillips on Twitter
New Trudeau Cabinet Unveiled In Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his new cabinet this morning at a special ceremony held at Rideau Hall. Chrystia Freeland remains Finance Minister and Deputy PM. Other notable swearing-ins incl...
Oct 26, 2021 Paul VanDerWerf / CC
Plans Underway for Drive-By Tour With Santa In Orillia
The usual Orillia Santa Claus will look a bit different this year. Plans are underway to have a "drive by Tour" with Santa and his float during the weekend of November 20th and 21st through Orillia an...
Oct 26, 2021 File Photo
Downtown Orillia Halloween Costume Contest
Downtown Orillia is running an online Halloween Costume Contest for kids! "As the Kids' Halloween Costume Parade will not be taking place this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, we've taken our costum...
Oct 26, 2021 Source: Downtown Orillia
Ontario's Working for Workers Act Includes "Disconnect" Time
The Ontario government is introducing legislative changes today that it says would, if passed, make the province the best place for people to work, live and raise a family. The proposed changes would ...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Government Of Ontario
Former Barrie OPP Building Could Become Affordable Housing
Simcoe County councillors are considering a plan plan to turn the former OPP detachment on highway 400 in Barrie, into 150 units of affordable housing. The property was purchased by the county from th...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Simcoe.ca
Matching Gift Campaign at RVH In Honour of Respiratory Therapists
To honour the life saving work of RVH respiratory therapists, local philanthropist Jane Brown Jackson is launching a matching gift fundraiser. The campaign is kicking off during National Respiratory T...
Oct 25, 2021 Community philanthropist Jane Brown Jackson is matching every donation to RVH up to $10,000 in honour of respiratory therapists. Proceeds raised will support patient care at RVH. (Photo supplied by RVH)
SMHDU Mon COVID-19 Update Includes 43 New Cases, 14 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 14 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 27 newly resolved cases. To date, 86 percen...
Oct 25, 2021 Oct 25 SMDHU COVID-19 Update
Curbside Battery Collection In Simcoe County This Week
Curbside collection for single-use batteries will take place in Simcoe County this week. Special battery bags should have arrived in the mail or you can use clear, Ziploc bags to contain batteries. Ju...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Simcoe County
Moose Winooski's In Barrie Is Closing After 25 Years
After serving the Barrie area for nearly 25 years, Moose Winooski's has announced on Facebook that it has made the tough decision to close this location. The company says while gift cards will no long...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Moose Winooski's Facebook