Category Archives: Orillia News
SMHDU Monday COVID-19 Update Includes 1 Death, 45 New Cases, 7 Children
One new virus-related death and 45 additional COVID-19 cases have been reported in the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's first update from the weekend. It says a woman from Tay Township between 45...
Sep 27, 2021
Our Lady Peace Help Honey Bee Festival Support Georgian Bay Biosphere
The Honey Bee Festival has announced that Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace has recorded Live in Honey Harbour and the acoustic concert will be shown virtually October 2nd, as residents celebrate at t...
Sep 27, 2021
Woman Fights Off Attacker on Collingwood Trail
A woman has allegedly been attacked as she walked her dog on a trail in Collingwood. OPP say the female victim was pushed to the ground on the trail on Sunday night between Spruce and High Streets, by...
Sep 27, 2021 Ontario Provincial Police
Muskoka Lumber & Andy Pott's Memorial Foundation Tee Up Donation For RVH
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has received two surprise donations. They happened at the annual Crystal Classic fundraising golf tournament on Monday, September 20th. The community-minded...
Sep 27, 2021
SMDHU Reopening Public Immunization Clinics This Week
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is re-opening its public immunization clinics this week. It says the initial focus will be children under 6 years of age who are overdue for their routine immun...
Sep 27, 2021
Flag-Raising in Barrie To Recognize National Day For Truth & Reconciliation
A flag raising ceremony is being held in Barrie today to recognize the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Mayor Jeff Lehman with representatives from the Barrie Native Friendship Cent...
Sep 27, 2021
Fatal Car Vs Train Collision in Severn Township
The OPP is investigating a fatal crash in Severn Township between a car and a train. Police say the accident happened on Upper Big Chute Road at the rail crossing east of Irish Line just after 2 Sunda...
Sep 26, 2021 Photo: OPP Cruiser
SMDHU Reopening Public Immunization Clinics This Week
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is beginning a phased reopening of routine publicly-funded child and adult immunization services this week. They were paused in March 2020, due to the i...
Sep 26, 2021
It's Textiles Collection Week In Barrie
Textiles curbside collection is happening this week in Barrie. Your textile collection day is not the same as your regular collection day. To find your Textiles Collection Day, please click here. This...
Sep 26, 2021
Barrie's Culture Days Underway
The City of Barrie's Culture Days takes place from September 24 to October 24 and features an inclusive and interactive four-week schedule of activities. This year's theme is RE:IMAGINE and invites pa...
Sep 26, 2021