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New nuclear technology speeds diagnosis at Orillia hospital
Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:45 AM
Orillia Today -
The merging of two technologies is resulting in improved diagnostic services at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.
A newly acquired SPECT-CT hybrid camera provides doctors a more accurate view when examining hearts, bones and organs for cancer and other conditions.
“And we have cut down in imaging time,” says Kim Schell, a medical radiation technologist of nuclear medicine. “A bone scan on the old camera was 26 minutes, and we are down to thirteen-and-a-half (minutes). That can make a...
Orillia Public Library awarded LEED® Silver Certification
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2015 07:15 AM
For immediate release (March 19, 2015) – The City of Orillia and Orillia Public Library are proud to announce that the Orillia Public Library has been awarded LEED® Silver Certification by the Canada Green Building Council.
“The environmentally responsible design and construction of the Orillia Public Library demonstrates Orillia’s commitment to sustainability,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “We are incredibly proud that this facility meets LEED standards, which are an internationally accepted...
Special Council - March 30
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2015 06:00 AM
A Special Meeting of Council regarding Tax Appeals will be held on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre.
Further information is available by contacting:Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S705-325-1311, or clerks@orillia.ca.
Lakehead University celebrates annual research and innovation week
Posted on Monday, March 16, 2015 09:30 AM
Orillia Packet & Times -
The research being done by students and faculty at both of Lakehead University’s campuses is being shown off this week.
The 10th annual Research and Innovation Week at Lakehead’s Orillia and Thunder Bay campuses began on the weekend, with events in Orillia beginning Monday morning.
A number of sessions were planned throughout the week at Lakehead Orillia, including research panel discussions Monday and Tuesday, with a focus on student research during Undergraduate Research...
Municipal Internet initiative could bring high-speed access across rural Ontario
Posted on Monday, March 16, 2015 08:30 AM
Orillia Packet & Times -
A major municipal Internet initiative could bring high-speed broadband to shutout areas while improving existing service elsewhere.
That’s the main goal behind SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT), according to project lead Geoff Hogan.
“We’re quite successful thanks to our guiding principles,” Hogan told Simcoe County councillors during a recent meeting.
Initiated by the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (a not-for-profit organization comprised of the heads of...
