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Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital Among the Best for Patient Wait Times
Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2012 10:45 AM
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While Ontario hospitals have reduced the time spent in emergency rooms (ER), wait times at Orillia’s hospital are even shorter than the provincial average.
According to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, time spent in the province’s ERs has decreased by 1.2 hours over the past four years.
As of September, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s (OSMH) average wait times are 4.6 hours for complex conditions and 1.8 hours for uncomplicated conditions compared to the provincial average...
Turn tickets into toys during the 7th Annual Toys for Tickets Campaign
Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2012 06:00 AM
Toys for Tickets is back, and the City is hoping this year’s edition will help make the holidays a little brighter for children and their families.
The program invites every person who receives a parking ticket (with the exception of accessible parking violations) in the City of Orillia between November 1, 2012 and December 1, 2012 to pay the fine amount by donating a new children’s toy.
People can bring their parking ticket along with an unwrapped toy in its original packaging and proof of purchase...
November is Budget Deliberation Month in the City
Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 06:15 AM
November is budget-deliberation month in the City of Orillia. Council sitting as Budget Committee will spend considerable time reviewing the City’s operating and capital budgets for 2013.
Some important dates for Budget Committee are:
- November 1, 2012 at 4 p.m. – City staff provides an overview and presents the budget package for Committee to review.
- November 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. – Committee meets to hear deputations from city-funded agencies and boards.
- November 8, 2012 at 7 p.m. (if required) –...
Halloween Safety Tips
Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 04:45 AM
Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for children. But make this Halloween a treat, and don’t be tricked by hidden dangers! Review fire safety tips to help make Halloween night safe and enjoyable for the whole family.
City Thanks Residents, Provides Key Meeting Dates for Aquatic Centre, Double Gymnasium
Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2012 08:30 AM
The City would like to thank the approximately 150 people who attended a public open house last night to provide feedback about three potential sites for the proposed aquatic centre and double gymnasium.
The input from residents will be incorporated into a staff report to be presented to the Recreation Facilities Committee (RFC) at an upcoming meeting. The next two key meeting dates are:
- Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 – to receive the staff report containing information gathered at the open house.
- Monday,...
