Category Archives: Orillia News
West Parry Sound OPP Looking For Vehicle Possibly In Barrie, Orillia or Sudbury
West Parry Sound OPP is looking for a suspicious vehicle with connections to Barrie, Orillia and Sudbury. Police say the vehicle, which is damaged in various locations, has been involved in several oc...
Oct 25, 2020
Thanksgiving Gatherings May Be To Blame For Recent COVID-19 Increase: Health Minister
Experts say Thanksgiving celebrations, fewer restrictions and increased testing capacity may be among the factors contributing to Canada's recent surge in record breaking COVID-19 cases. Here in Ontar...
Oct 25, 2020
Five Local Organizations Establish Barrie Health Accord Today
The establishment of a landmark agreement between five of the leading organizations responsible for health and well-being in Barrie is taking place today. The City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, Royal V...
Oct 25, 2020
SMDHU Insists More Flu Shots Are On The Way
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says don't worry about getting your flu shot right away. It says distribution of the vaccine for the general population is being rolled out across the province ...
Oct 25, 2020
UPDATED: 60 Year Old Who Was Missing Found Safe
UPDATE: OPP reports that Michael Crate has been found safe. PRIOR: OPP is searching for a missing 60-year-old man in the New Tecumseth area. Micheal Crate of Alliston was last seen by a family member ...
Oct 23, 2020
Covid-19 Cases Rise in Simcoe/Muskoka
Covid-19 cases in our region are back into double digits. There are 22 new cases in Simcoe/Muskoka today. There is one case in Wasaga Beach (man 18 to 34) and three in Clearview Township (two women an...
Oct 23, 2020
$214 Million For Made-In-Canada Vaccine Initiatives
The Federal Government has announced further investments in vaccine initiatives. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $214 million for made-in-Canada vaccines. "To begin with, our government ...
Oct 23, 2020
SMDHU Offering Catch-Up Immunization Clinics
Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring, are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka DistrictHealth Uni...
Oct 23, 2020 Shot of a pediatrician cleaning her young patients arm with a cotton ball
Epilepsy Simcoe County Launches Purple Pumpkin Project
Epilepsy Simcoe County has launched its third annual Purple Pumpkin Project in support of continuing the conversation about epilepsy awareness. Epilepsy Simcoe County's Executive Director Shawna Baile...
Oct 23, 2020
Lakehead University Hosting Virtual Open House This Saturday
Lakehead University's virtual open house takes place this weekend and you have a chance to win free tuition for your first year. Through videos, downloadable program info packages, and one-on-one chat...
Oct 23, 2020