Category Archives: Orillia News
Two People Taken To Hospital Following Head-On Crash In Tiny
Two people had to be taken to hospital, following a head-on crash in Tiny Township. Police say just after 1230 yesterday afternoon, two pick-up trucks heading opposite directions collided on Concessio...
Dec 03, 2020
Severn Township 2021 Budget Approved
Severn Township Council has approved its 2021 Budget It carries a 2.45 per cent tax rate increase which means an average single-family home in Severn will pay an additional $69 in property taxes in 20...
Dec 02, 2020
Off-Duty Officers Help Midland Store Clerk
Two off-duty police officers are being credited with coming to the aid of a worker at a Midland store who was keeping an eye on suspected shoplifters. On Tuesday of last week, the officers, one OPP an...
Dec 02, 2020
Half Of New Simcoe County Covid Cases Are In Younger People
Half of the new cases of Covid-19 in Simcoe County today are in younger people. The are a total of 30 cases with 15 in the age range of 18 to 34. There are two kids under 17 as well (one in Barrie and...
Dec 02, 2020
$115 Million For Innovative Home And Community Care Services
The Province is investing over $115 million to help 850 high complex care need patients access services in their own homes. Premier Doug Ford says these are patients who no longer need to be hospitali...
Dec 02, 2020
Orillia Rec Changes Ban Out-Of-Towners
Orillia has made some changes to rec facility access in the city to meet the requirements of the Orange Level restrictions as set out in the Province's COVID-19 response framework. "Since the outset o...
Dec 02, 2020
Bridget's Run Raises Over $36K For RVH's Neonatal ICU
The third annual Bridget's Run has raised over 36-thousand dollars for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Obstetrics Bereavement Program at RVH. More than 350 participants laced up virtually for the...
Dec 02, 2020 Photo Cutline: In photo (L-R) Brianna McKenna, Bridget’s Aunt and Bridget’s Bunnies Board of Directors secretary with daughter; Mat and Theresa Morrison, founders of Bridget’s Run and Bridget’s Bunnies along with daughter, and Charmaine Smith, manager RVH Obstetrics and Birthing Unit.
Health Unit Updates Its Rules For Businesses
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health is making some clarifications for local business owners and organizations. Dr. Charles Gardner has updated his letter of instruction...
Dec 02, 2020
All Surgery Patients At RVH Now Require A COVID-19 Test
As of today, patients coming to RVH for surgery will require a COVID-19 test. The hospital says any patient who tests positive for the virus must immediately contact their surgeon's office to have the...
Dec 02, 2020
Final Day To Purchase Tickets For RVH Auxiliary 50/50 Draw
Today is the final day to get your tickets for the first ever RVH Auxiliary 50/50 Community Draw. The jackpot is over 30-thousand dollars and is in support of patient care at Royal Victoria Regional H...
Dec 02, 2020