Category Archives: Orillia News
New Technology Helps Increase COVID-19 Testing At OSMH
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 assessment centre is the first in the province to implement some new technology. It has introduced a handheld device, which can collect a patient's infor...
Sep 18, 2020
Rounds Ranch in Elmvale Opens Pumpkin Mania This Weekend
Rounds Ranch in Elmvale is hosting another Pumpkin Mania - a great outdoor event to celebrate the fall season. It will happen every weekend, starting this Saturday (Sept 19), until Halloween. This yea...
Sep 18, 2020
First-Ever Global Virtual Torch Run For Special Olympics This Weekend
The first-ever Global Virtual Torch Run is taking place today. Law enforcement agencies across the country are holding Torch Runs in their communities to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics...
Sep 18, 2020
Terry Fox Run "One Day. Your Way." Takes Place Sunday
The Terry Fox Run "One Day. Your Way." kicks off on Sunday. Participants and Teams are encouraged to register online to raise funds for cancer research. Due to public health concerns, Canadians will p...
Sep 18, 2020
COVID19 Testing Clinic at RVH in Barrie Adding More Appointments
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the region, so does the demand for testing. As a result, the drive thru COVID19 Testing clinic at RVH in Barrie is NOT accepting any same-day appointments today. ...
Sep 18, 2020
Ford Government Moves To Freeze Residential Rent Increases in 2021
The Province is moving to freeze rent increases in 2021 for most rent-controlled and non-rent-controlled residential units. Today Premier Doug Ford announced the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses A...
Sep 17, 2020
New Social Gathering Limits Start In Ontario Hotspots Friday
New limits on social gatherings start tomorrow in Ontario's Covid-19 hotspots. Today Premier Doug Ford announced rules limiting organised public events and social gatherings. Indoor gatherings now hav...
Sep 17, 2020
OPP Identify Driver Connected To Fatal Hit and Run in Springwater
OPP say the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run near Highway 26 in Springwater Township have been identified. Police add that their investigation is continuing. The SIU was called in, a...
Sep 17, 2020
Wasaga Beach, Collingwood Have New Covid-19 Cases
Covid-19 Cases are up in Simcoe County. The local health unit reports 12 new cases today. Wasaga Beach has a new case. A man 45 to 64 has a community acquired case. Where a Collingwood man in the 18 t...
Sep 17, 2020
Arrest Made In Hit and Run Involving Cyclist Near Wyevale
OPP have made an arrest in a hit and run in Wyevale. A 65 year old man from North Simcoe is charged with careless driving, fail to remain, and fail to report. Police say a car and bicycle collided jus...
Sep 16, 2020