Category Archives: Orillia News
Georgian Student's Co-Op Becomes Full-Time Job
A new Georgian graduate has earned a full-time job, thanks to a co-op position through the school. Brad Borutski will be one of 1,896 of the college's graduates crossing the virtual stage today. The 3...
Oct 19, 2021 Source: Georgian College
Four People Arrested in Orillia Drug Bust
Four suspects have been arrested and several charges have been laid, following a drug bust in Orillia. The OPP says it executed two search warrants at residences in the City last week, when officers s...
Oct 19, 2021 Source: OPP
Xcelerate Summit Kicks Off Virtually Today
Central Ontario's Premier Business Event: Xcelerate Summit kicks off virtually today. It is a conference bringing business leaders from across the globe, featuring engaging keynote speakers, workshops...
Oct 19, 2021 Source: Xcelerate Summit
Empower Simcoe Begins Public Fundraising For New Supported Living Home
The Empower Simcoe Foundation is pleased to kick off the public phase of its capital campaign to support the construction of Lakeshore Ridge, Empower Simcoe's newest supported living home. Located in ...
Oct 19, 2021 Source: Empower Simcoe Foundation
SMHDU Mon COVID-19 Update Includes 46 New Cases, 14 Children
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reports 46 new cases of COVID-19 since last week and no new deaths. 14 of today's cases are children. Today's update also includes 48 newly resolved cas...
Oct 18, 2021 Photo via SMDHU
Ontario Liberals Promising To Explore 4-Day Work-Week, If Elected
The promises have begun ahead of next year's provincial election. The Ontario Liberals have vowed to explore a pilot project to analyze the potential for a four-day work-week, IF they are elected in J...
Oct 18, 2021
Ammunition Training Happening At CFB Borden
There are going to be plenty of booms and bangs around CFB Borden for the next couple of weeks. Soldiers from the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre (CFLTC) Ammunition Technician course will be...
Oct 18, 2021 Source: CFB
Meet This Year's Winners Of The OSMH Board Awards of Excellence
Rising to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a central theme of the nominees and recipients of the 2021 OSMH Board Awards of Excellence. They were recently presented during a special cer...
Oct 18, 2021 OSMH Board Chair, Leigh Popov, Award Recipients Audra Jesso, Ryan Miller, Stephanie Duesharm, Stephanie Cluff, Carmine Stumpo and Board 2nd Vice-Chair Lawrence Pietras
Enhanced Certificate Now Available To All Vaccinated Ontarians
The new QR code system or enhanced vaccine certificate is now available for all vaccinated Ontarians to download. The system will officially come into effect on Friday, October 22nd and individuals ca...
Oct 18, 2021
Fire At RVH in Barrie
There have been no injuries reported after a fire broke out in a mechanical room on the 5th floor of Barrie's Royal Victoria Regional Health Center. Crews were working on equipment when the fire broke...
Oct 15, 2021