Category Archives: Orillia News
Ford Repeats Call For More Action On Borders To Keep Deadly COVID-19 Variants Out
Premier Doug Ford says more still has to be done to keep deadly COVID-19 variants from getting into Canada via the borders. He says you can't have one set of rules for people flying into Canada and an...
Apr 30, 2021 Masked Premier Doug Ford
OSMH Unveils Board Candidates
The Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) Board of Directors has released their list of recommended candidates to fill the five anticipated vacancies on the Board this summer. The recommendation ...
Apr 30, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Expand To 55+
Starting today, individuals aged 55 and over are eligible to make a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the province's online booking system. This same day, a pilot will launch through select pharmac...
Apr 30, 2021
Two-Day Workplace Inspection Blitz Begins In Simcoe-Muskoka
The inspectors are coming! A two-day inspection blitz starts today in Simcoe-Muskoka. The Ministry of Labour will partner with the police, public health and municipal bylaw enforcement officers to ens...
Apr 30, 2021
Orillia Public Library Hosting Virtual Paint Night
The Orillia Public Library is hosting a Virtual Paint Night. You can paint along to a how-to video to create a colourful treescape on Zoom, starting at 7 tonight. Each registrant will receive a kit th...
Apr 30, 2021
It's Tax Deadline Day!
Today is Canada's 2021 tax deadline. Ottawa did not prolong the tax season, despite continued shutdowns due to COVID-19. Last year's tax deadline was extended to June 1, but not this year. Midnight to...
Apr 30, 2021
Ontario Accelerates Vaccine Rollout For Younger Age Groups
The Province says everyone aged 18 and over will be able to book a vaccine appointment by May 24th. Health Minister Christine Elliott announced the new vaccine eligibility outline today. She said as o...
Apr 29, 2021 Alachua County
Barrie Police Officer Charged Following Skateboarder Incident Downtown
Ontario Provincial Police have charged a member of the Barrie Police Service in relation to an incident earlier this year. On February 5, 2021, the Chief of the Barrie Police Service requested that th...
Apr 29, 2021
Barrie Shuts Down Site Of Anti-Lockdown Protests
Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman has issued an emergency order to immediately close and fence off Meridian Place. This action was taken in response to the ongoing gatherings that have occurred at Meridian Pla...
Apr 29, 2021
Public Health Will Conduct Education and Enforcement Initiatives Starting April 30th
The Ministry of Labour will be conducting an education and enforcement initiative in Simcoe-Muskoka to ensure workplaces and businesses are following public health guidelines. The move will happen via...
Apr 29, 2021 Logo via the SMDHU