Category Archives: Orillia News
More Healthcare Providers Allowed To Gradually Reopen
More health-care providers are being allowed to gradually reopen following a months-long shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chiropractors, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, denturists, ...
May 28, 2020
Canada Post Warns Of Delays For "Foreseeable Future"
Canada Post says that Canadians should expect parcel delays for the foreseeable future as the mail service works to deliver record levels of mail, while maintaining safety measures like physical dista...
May 28, 2020
More Remains and Wreckage Found After Canadian Military Chopper Crash
The Department of National Defence (DND) says the remains of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and a large part of the helicopter they crashed in have been located. The DND said they were locate...
May 28, 2020
Transit And Parking Fees Waived In Orillia Until July 5th
The waiving of transit and parking fees will continue until July 5th in Orillia. Mayor Steve Clarke says it's to support residents and local businesses during these challenging times. All pre-purchase...
May 27, 2020
Province Taking Over Five LTC Homes Which Were The Subject Of Military Report
The Province is moving to take over management of the five GTA long term care (LTC) homes which were the subject of a scathing military report. Today Premier Doug Ford said the Canadian Armed F...
May 27, 2020
Free Transit In Barrie Extended Until July 2nd
Free transit service in Barrie will continue until July 2nd. The City announced the extension of free service today. Buses will continue to run between 5:30 am and 12:30 am Monday to Saturday and 9 am...
May 27, 2020
Trudeau Highlights Employment Opportunities For Young Canadians
Are you a student in need of a job this summer? The Federal government may be able to point you in the right direction. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more than 45,000 jobs are available cur...
May 27, 2020
More Personal Protective Equipment Need In Simcoe-Muskoka
More personal protective equipment is needed in Simcoe County and Muskoka. Area health partners say the donation campaign for existing PPE within our communities is proving vital for the ongoing provi...
May 27, 2020
Premier Vows Justice and Possible Criminal Charges Following LTC Report
Premier Doug Ford has promised "justice for these residents and their families", after a military report shed light on poor conditions of five long-term care homes in the GTA during the COVID-19 pande...
May 27, 2020
Oro-Medonte Woman Gets "Clap Out" At RVH, After Recovering From COVID-19
Members of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre's (RVH) team have lined the hallways of the Respiratory unit in an emotional 'clap out' ceremony for Oro-Medonte resident Judy Carson who was discharge...
May 27, 2020