Category Archives: Orillia News
Georgian College's President Announces Retirement
After more than three decades of an exceptional career in postsecondary education - almost 10 of those years at Georgian College - Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes has announced her decision to retire in June...
Oct 22, 2021 Source: Georgian College
Province Officially Opens New Orillia OPP Detachment
The official grand opening has been held at the new OPP headquarters in Orillia. The $20-million Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment, which was built a year ago, has what the province says is t...
Oct 22, 2021 Source: Solicitor General
Province Invests in Midland Automotive Parts Manufacturer
The Ontario government is supporting an investment of more than $7.8 million by ZF Automotive Canada to help boost Ontario's automotive and domestic manufacturing sectors, while attracting investment ...
Oct 22, 2021 Source: Vic Fedeli
Enjoy The World Famous Dock Lunch And Support Wye Marsh
You can enjoy some incredible food at the World Famous Dock Lunch and support the Wye Marsh at the same time. Its annual fundraiser Dine At Dock Lunch runs from today until Sunday. Pick-up or dine-in ...
Oct 22, 2021 Source: Wye Marsh
Bala Falls Road Bridge To Be Replaced
The Township of Muskoka Lakes has completed the environmental assessment for the Bala Falls Road Bridge. It says the preferred alternative is replacement and the preferred design concept is number 2 t...
Oct 22, 2021 Source: Township of Muskoka Lakes
SMHDU Thurs COVID-19 Update Includes 24 New Cases, 9 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 24 new COVID-19 Cases today and no new deaths. Today's update also includes 1 new hospitalization and 9 newly resolved cases. 9 of today's ...
Oct 21, 2021 Oct 21 SMDHU COVID-19 Update
Agreement Secures Millions Of Vaccine Doses For Canada's Children
As soon as Health Canada approves the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids, Canada will receive enough doses to vaccinate all children in the country aged 5-11. That from PM Justin Trudeau today, who said...
Oct 21, 2021 NIAID / CC
Canada Launches Federal Standard Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination System
A national standard for proof of vaccination is being launched so Canadians can travel both nationally and internationally. That from PM Justin Trudeau today who said all provinces and territories are...
Oct 21, 2021 Photo of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau via his Twitter Account
RVH Still Seeking Community Feedback On New South Campus
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is still seeking the public's feedback, after it announced the location of its future South Campus - to be located on Yonge Street in Innisfil, just south o...
Oct 21, 2021 Source: RVH
Barrie's Emergency Control Group Debriefs on Tornado Response
A tornado debrief meeting was held today with members of the Emergency Control Group. This group is comprised of senior staff at the City, as well as representatives from Barrie Police and Barrie Fire...
Oct 21, 2021 Tornado Damage in Barrie July 15. (Mike Roy photo)