Category Archives: Orillia News
Two Charged in Orillia Robberies
Two people from Orillia have been charged in a couple of violent robberies. OPP say a woman was attacked and robbed at a place on Mississaga street Monday night. She suffered serious injuries. The nex...
May 12, 2021 Image: OPP Cruiser
Order A Pizza Special Today To Support A Local Teen Battling Cancer
A special fundraiser is being held today for a Barrie boy battling cancer. Nathan Robert Higgitt has been diagnosed with High Risk B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and recently celebrated his 13th ...
May 12, 2021
RVH Launches New Website
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has launched a new website as another way to enhance the patient and visitor experience. The website was developed with broad consultation from internal and...
May 11, 2021
Anne Street Bridge Construction Begins May 29
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will begin construction of a new Anne Street bridge starting the night of Saturday, May 29. The project is expected to take 18 months and will require the closure ...
May 11, 2021
Province Suspending AstraZeneca Vaccine Due to Increase In Rare Blood Clotting Cases
The Province is suspending the rollout and administration of the first doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Ontario's Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Williams made the announcement this afternoon....
May 11, 2021 Alachua County
SMDHU COVID-19 Tuesday Update Includes: 40 New Cases and One Death
Another virus-related death and 40 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the latest update by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The latest victim to succumb to the virus was a man from Wasag...
May 11, 2021
Trudeau Hopeful About Summer As More Canadians Receive First Vaccine Doses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says we may still enjoy a 'one dose summer' if more Canadians get their first vaccination shots. As of today, Trudeau says almost 50 percent of eligible adults in Canada ...
May 11, 2021
Enter The Virtual Paramedic For A Day Contest
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services are once again hosting a Virtual Paramedic for a Day Contest! It is open to all Grade 5 & 6 students, who are invited to make a short video (2 min max) demonstr...
May 11, 2021
Have Your Say On Future Art Installations In Orillia
Residents are invited to help shape the future of public art in Orillia. The City's Public Places Committee is undertaking a public consultation process to draft a Public Art Plan. It will contain a v...
May 11, 2021
Provincial Day Of Action Against Litter
Today is the Provincial Day of Action on Litter. It brings awareness to the impacts of waste on our environment and encourages residents to take action at home in an effort to keep our community clean...
May 11, 2021