Author Archives: Syndicated Content
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-pu...
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
Sign Up For Orillia’s Virtual Bowl For Kids Sake
Participants are still needed for this year’s Bowl for Kids Sake virtual event It raises much-needed funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters Orillia & District This year's event takes place over ...
May 27, 2020
Demand For COVID-19 Testing Increases In Simcoe-Muskoka
The region's top doc says the demand for COVID-19 tests is going up. Doctor Charles Gardner with the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit says assessment centres in the region saw three times the regul...
May 27, 2020
