Category Archives: Orillia News
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
Mental Health Week Focuses On Effects of Pandemic
It's no surprise: the pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in Canada. According to a survey released Monday by the Canadian Mental Health Association, 77% of adults report feeling so-called ...
May 04, 2021
Drug Trafficking Charges Laid In Midland
Seven people face drug trafficking charges after a Southwinds Crescent residence in Midland was searched by police. The search warrant was executed Thursday - police seized Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crack Co...
May 03, 2021
Six People Face Drug Trafficking Charges In Orillia
Six people face charges after a drug investigation in Orillia. April 30th, just after midnight, search warrants were executed at two residences - one on West Street and the other at an apartment on Mi...
May 03, 2021