Category Archives: Orillia News
Same-Day Hip Replacement Surgery At RVH
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has just completed a same-day arthroplasty procedure, becoming the first hospital in North Simcoe Muskoka to offer such a service on a regular basis. The fi...
Aug 27, 2020
New Chair Of The Board Of OSMH
Leigh Popov is the new Chair of the Board of Directors of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. A Vice-Chair for the past three years, and a Board member since 2015, Popov was named Chair on Tuesday, A...
Aug 27, 2020
Ditto Razor Recall
Ditto brand razors and refill cartridges have been recalled in Canada after customers reported cutting themselves. Health Canada says at least two people have suffered "lacerations" while using the pr...
Aug 27, 2020
Province Highlights School Covid-19 Management Plans
Premier Doug Ford says it's all hands on deck to get students back to school safely this September. The Province will use the just-announced $381 million in Federal funding for its safe return to clas...
Aug 26, 2020
Leigh Popov Named OSMH's New Board Chair
Orillia's Soldiers Memorial Hospital has a new board chairperson. Leigh Popov was named to the position following the hospital's Annual General Meeting Tuesday. Popov has been Vice-Chair for the past ...
Aug 26, 2020
$2 Billion For Return-To-Class Safety
Federal financing to the tune of $2 billion will help provinces keep children safe when they return to school. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the money will flow via the Safe to Return to Cl...
Aug 26, 2020
Orillia Public Library Reopens Today
The Orillia Public Library is reopening today. It was shut down five months ago due to the pandemic. There will be limited services available, with new health and safety measures in place. To support ...
Aug 26, 2020
Provincial Government Launches Back-To-School Ad Campaign
The Ontario government is coming under fire for investing in a number of advertisements they say will help inform parents and members of the public of the health measures that will be in place as kids...
Aug 26, 2020
No Risk To Public Safety After Reported Incident at Barrie Beach: Police
The Barrie Police Service is investigating after reports of a suspicious incident that occurred at Johnson's Beach on August 22. Police say an individual has been identified, and it has been confirmed...
Aug 25, 2020
Loaded Handgun Seized In Orillia Traffic Stop
OPP in Orillia report they seized a loaded handgun and drugs at a recent traffic stop. It happened Monday at 12:45 am on Old Barrie Road. After arresting the occupants of the vehicle on suspicion of d...
Aug 25, 2020 (Ontario Provincial Police Cruiser)