Category Archives: Orillia News
SMDHU increases public health measures at indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities
To increase public health measures at indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is issuing a letter of instruction to facility owners and operat...
Oct 14, 2021 Logo via the SMDHU
Please Get Vaccinated To Protect The Children: SMDHU
Do it for the children. That's the latest message from our medical officer of health to anyone who remains hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Charles Gardner said yesterday that children...
Oct 14, 2021
Public Information Meeting On Barrie's Stormwater Action Plan
Barrie is inviting the public to an information meeting on the potential development of a stormwater climate action fund. It would help mitigate flooding and protect Lake Simcoe and ground water sourc...
Oct 14, 2021
Dress For Success Launches New Online 50/50 Raffle
Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie has launched a new online 50/50 raffle to benefit its programs and services. The first draw will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 and has a guaranteed jackpot of $5,0...
Oct 14, 2021
SMHDU Wed COVID-19 Update Includes 13 New Cases, 4 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reports 13 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. Today's update also includes 16 newly resolved cases and 3 new hospitalizations. Four of today's ...
Oct 13, 2021
New RVH Campus To Be Built In Innisfil
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre has announced plans to build a second hospital in Innisfil. Following a transparent, exhaustive search process and unprecedented community consultation, Charlotte...
Oct 13, 2021 Image courtesy RVH.
One Suspect Arrested, Another At Large After Penetang Robbery
A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Penetanguishene. Police received a 9-1-1 call yesterday morning from a resident on Fox Street, who was reporting a robbery had just occurred at ...
Oct 13, 2021
Feedback Wanted On Orillia's See You On The Patio Program
What did you think about this year's See You on the Patio program? Orillia's Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) is looking for feedback from residents, visitors, and local businesses on the program. ...
Oct 13, 2021
Local Artists Needed For Annual Christmas Card Art Contest
Local artists are needed for the Annual Christmas Card Art Contest in Barrie. Each year, Mayor Jeff Lehman and his office look forward to receiving submissions from creative residents. The winner will...
Oct 13, 2021 Alina Dion was the winner of the 2018 Mayor's Christmas Card Contest
SPCA Releases New Commemorative Animals In War Pin
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has released a new commemorative Animals in War collectible pin. It features a cat as this year's symbol to honour the wartime contributions of animals and the pin ...
Oct 13, 2021