Category Archives: Orillia News
Dump Truck Driver Charged After Fatal Crash In Severn Township
The OPP have charged the operator of a dump truck with dangerous operation causing death, causing death by criminal negligence, and public mischief. The charges against the 35-year-old Victoria Harbou...
May 05, 2021 OPP Photo via Twitter
Orillia Seeking Public Input On Waste Minimization Plan
The City of Orillia and its Waste Management Advisory Committee invite Orillia residents to share their ideas on minimizing waste and provide input into the development of the City's 2021 Waste Minimi...
May 05, 2021
Second Death in Canada Linked To Astra-Zeneca Vaccine
Canada has reported its second death linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Alberta's chief medical officer of health confirmed the death on Twitter late last night. Dr. Deena Hinshaw wrote: "As ...
May 05, 2021 CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images
UPDATE: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Reporting 56 Covid-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 56 cases of COVID-19 today. They include 15 in Barrie, 3 in Muskoka Lakes, 1 in Huntsville, 1 in Georgian Bay, 2 in Wasaga Beach, and 1 in Ramara. ...
May 04, 2021 Logo via the SMDHU
Remote Learning Will Be An Option For Families Across All Boards Come September
School boards across the Province will offer the choice of virtual learning come September. That was confirmed by Education Minister Stephen Lecce today as he announced more education funding includin...
May 04, 2021 Ivan Radic / CC
Police Investigating Fatal Hwy 12 Head-On Collision
A two-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 12 has claimed the life of a 31-year-old Beaverton resident. OPP report it happened earlier today on the highway at the 15th concession when a southbound veh...
May 04, 2021
SMDHU Offering Daily Standby List For COVID-19 Vaccines
A standby list is now available for same day COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Simcoe Muskoka for those who are eligible and can get to an appointment within 45 minutes of receiving a call. The sta...
May 04, 2021
SCDSB Hosting Virtual Information Session On Skilled Trades
Parents and students can learn more about careers in the skilled trades at a virtual event later today. The event, presented in partnership by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and Job T...
May 04, 2021
RVH Launches New Wayfinding App
RVH has launched a new wayfinding app, to make it easier for patients and visitors to get around the huge hospital. "Since the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating within RVH has changed dramatically due to ...
May 04, 2021
Ontario Hiring More Conservation Officers
The Ontario government is enhancing the protection of the province's precious natural resources and ensuring public safety by recruiting additional 25 conservation officers. "Ontario's natural resourc...
May 04, 2021