Category Archives: Orillia News
This Bridge Will Come Tumbling Down.
Starting on the evening of May 29, a major road in Barrie will be out of commission for 18 months. The Anne Street Bridge over the 400 will be taken down, and a new one built in its place. That means ...
May 29, 2021 Photo Credit: highway400dunlopannesunnidale.com
Speeder Stopped In Midland Area Work Zone.
A 66 year old Midland resident is charged with speeding and refusing to provide a breath sample after police stopped a car going 146 km/hr in the posted 40 km/hr zone. An officer from the Southern Geo...
May 28, 2021 OPP photo.
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 44 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 44 COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. There have also been 119 recoveries and 1 new hospitalization since yesterday's update. New Cases Includ...
May 28, 2021
Ontario Accelerates Rollout of Second Shots Targeting a Two-Dose Summer
The Province will push ahead with second dose COVID-19 vaccinations. Today Premier Doug Ford said it's due to a stable amount of vaccine supplies. "Starting on Monday, second doses will be offered to ...
May 28, 2021 Doug Ford speaks at a press conference.
RVH Begins Cautious Resumption Of Non-Urgent Surgeries And Procedures
RVH has begun a safe, gradual resumption of non-urgent surgeries and procedures, as new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions continue a steady downward trend across Ontario. The provinc...
May 28, 2021
RVH Upgrades Cooling System
RVH has recently completed a major upgrade to its cooling system. It has installed a new 27,000 pound air-cooled chiller, which it says will provide an additional 350 tons of cooling to the health cen...
May 28, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic In Coldwater On Saturday
A COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic will be held this weekend in Coldwater. It is taking place at the Coldwater Arena tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. when individuals 18 years of age or older can r...
May 28, 2021
Dog Reported Missing and Possibly Stolen, Has Been Located
A dog that was reported missing and possibly stolen in Innisfil has been reunited with his owner, after being located about 50 kms away. Police had said six-month old Mastiff/Lab mix "Jake" was last s...
May 28, 2021
Trent Severn Waterway Opens Today
The Trent-Severn Waterway will open at 9 this morning. The delayed opening was due to the stay-at-home order and there are some rules in place. As part of Parks Canada's ongoing effort to combat COVID...
May 28, 2021
First Payments Of CCB Young Child Supplement Begin Today
Starting today, the first payments are being sent out for the CCB young child supplement. It provides up to four tax-free payments up to $1200 to families with children under the age of six to help pa...
May 28, 2021