Category Archives: Orillia News
Oro-Medonte Man Wins Lotto Max 2nd Prize
An Oro-Medonte man has recently won second prize in a Lotto Max draw, worth over 240-thousand dollars. John Lloyd, a 45-year-old father and soon-to-be grandfather said he is an occasional lottery play...
Jul 29, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Six New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting six new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Barrie, 2 in Bradford West-Gwillimbury, and one each in Severn and Clearview...
Jul 28, 2021
Ontario Ramping Up Efforts to Reduce Surgical Wait Times
The Province is investing $324 million to allow Ontario's hospitals and community health sector to perform more urgent care. This will include more surgeries, MRI and CT scans, and procedures, includi...
Jul 28, 2021 Ontario Minister of Health Christine Elliott. (file photo)
Tiny Township Installs Turtle Crossing Signs
Tiny Township is installing Turtle Crossing signs in critical habitat areas. It is working to support turtle conservation in cooperation with Awenda Provincial Park. The township says two "turtle cros...
Jul 28, 2021
Marking 41 Years Since Terry Fox Visited Orillia
It has been 41 years since a civic reception welcomed Terry Fox to the Orillia Aquatheatre in Couchiching Beach Park. Many area residents gathered on July 27, 1980 to hear Fox speak as part of the ori...
Jul 28, 2021
Big Announcement To Be Made At OSMH Gala
An extra special announcement will take centre stage at the 20th Annual Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala. "With vaccination efforts in full swing, the world is opening up slowly," s...
Jul 28, 2021
Different Rules For Vaccinated/Unvaccinated Students This Fall
There will be different rules for students and staff who have been fully vaccinated or not vaccinated once Ontario schools reopen this fall. Moore said that about 35 per cent of youth aged 12-17, whic...
Jul 28, 2021 Lindy Buckley / CC
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Five New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting five new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Barrie, 2 in Bradford West Gwillimbury, and 1 in Innisfil. There have also been 4...
Jul 27, 2021
Child Injured at Midland Car Wash.
A young child is in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car in Midland. Southern Georgian Bay OPP say it happened Monday night at a car wash on William Street. Police say the child ...
Jul 27, 2021
Barrie Colts Looking For Billet Families For Next Season
The Barrie Colts are looking for billet families for the next season! The family program asks people to open their homes and hearts to the team's players, in order to provide a friendly, safe and heal...
Jul 27, 2021