Category Archives: Orillia News
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
Two Dead After Vehicle Collides With Train Near Tottenham
Nottawasaga OPP is investigating a serious collision involving a passenger vehicle and a train. Police responded just after 11 p.m. to the 5th Line of New Tecumseth for a serious collision. Police alo...
Oct 15, 2021 Bayshore Broadcasting Stock Photo ( Martin Vanderwoude)
SMHDU FRI COVID-19 Update Includes 31 New Cases, 8 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 31 COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. Today's update includes 10 newly resolved cases and 1 new hospitalization. 8 of today's cases ar...
Oct 15, 2021 Photo via the SMDHU
Check Out Barrie's Summer Company Virtual Showcase
You can check out some of this year's Summer Company program participants in Barrie at an upcoming virtual event. The Summer Company Virtual Showcase is taking place from 4-6 p.m. on October 20th. It ...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
What Do You Think About The New RVH South Campus?
RVH wants your opinion on its plans for a new hospital in South Simcoe. The new RVH South Campus will be located at Yonge Street and Innisfil Beach Road. RVH President & CEO Janice Skot, Innisfil ...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: RVH
Province Announces Timeline For New COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App
In advance of October 22nd, the Province is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with an official QR code and the free, made-in Ontario verification app, Verify Ontario, available for download. Tog...
Oct 15, 2021 Premier Doug Ford speaking At Queen's Park back in Sept 2020
Artists Needed For Midland Murals
Midland is looking for artists to create small murals to continue to beautify the town. "Midland is renown as a mural community and these new, small murals are going to inject new colour and vibrancy ...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: Town of Midland
Youth Climate Action Rally In Downtown Barrie This Sunday
A group of Barrie youth is marching downtown this weekend, demanding their input be considered for the city's climate policy. On Sunday, October 17th at 1:00 p.m., the group will be marching from Barr...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: SCEYA
It's Farm Crawl Weekend in Tiny Township
It's Farm Crawl weekend in Tiny Township. It gives area residents an inside look at the region's diverse agricultural industry with self-guided tours on Saturday, October 16th. Residents and visitors ...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: Tiny Township
Lacing Up For Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Month
Over 300 participants are lacing up their running shoes for the fourth annual Bridget's Run. It is a charity walk/run in recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month. Over the last three y...
Oct 15, 2021 Source: Bridget’s Run and Bridget’s Bunnies