Barrie Police have said the deaths of a 46-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, at a north-end home, were the result of intimate partner violence. The woman's death has been deemed a homicide, while the man is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The firearm involved in the incident was recovered...

A 20 year old Barrie man faces 7 criminal charges following an incident in a Bayfield Street restaurant on Tuesday. Police were called by a man who, while dining with his kids, heard a gun fire - and then heard a man apologizing and claiming it was a BB gun. Police were provided with a description of the individual, wh...

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries after a collision with passenger vehicle today. It happened around noon at Anne St S & Essa Rd. No other info has been released - an investigation is ongoing.

In the ongoing investigation into human remains found in Thornton on June 2nd - OPP have released confirmation that the remains are those of an adult male. The remains were found near the 10th Line and 10th Sideroad in Thornton. The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.

Southern Georgian Bay OPP is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian. At about 10:00 a.m. this morning, a 61 year old female was struck and killed by a delivery vehicle at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene. The woman was employed at the hospital. The investigation is ongoing and n...

Barrie Police have identified the human remains found in Berczy Park earlier this week, and are now treating the death as suspicious and likely a homicide. The remains are those of 50 year old Jamie Goudreault from Barrie. Police say his next of kin have been notified. Mr. Goudreault was known to police and frequently ...

Orillia business owners are invited to take part in survey conducted by the City. The goal is to better understand the local economy, support businesses, and plan for future growth. Orillia City staff have begun visiting businesses to initiate participation in the survey with data collection ending August 31st. To comp...

Repaving work this coming weekend at Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital has again been postponed due to expected rain. The closure of the main entrance and the public parking lot are now slated to close Friday June 26th at 5pm until Monday June 29th at 6am. The Emergency Department will not be affected.

The 2026 Barrie Air Show is set for this coming weekend. The show is a free, family-friendly event and will feature a mix of military and civilian performers, including the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in what will be one of their last shows in the no iconic Tutor jets. It all kicks off Friday with a free outdoor screenin...

A 59 year old Barrie man is the Air Canada Pilot faces several criminal charges including fraud and public mischief after flying as a Captain without the proper licensing. Geoffrey Wall was promoted to Captain in 2009 after he gave Air Canada fraudulent credentials in support of his standing to be promoted. Wall is acc...

Barrie Police were called this past Friday after human remains were found in the area of Berczy Park. The Park remains closed with officers canvassing the area for video footage and more information. Police say an autopsy was performed yesterday but are working on identification and the notification of next of kin befo...

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is hosting a free wellness and vaccine clinic for dogs in Orillia on Saturday, June 13th. It takes place at St. Paul's United Church from noon to 3:30 p.m., and will offer essential preventive services for dogs, including wellness examinations, core vaccinations and rabies vaccinatio...

Orillia OPP have laid a 2nd degree murder charge in connection to a suspicious death. A body was found on a trail in the Scouts Valley Recreation Area last night around 7. A 33 year old Brampton man was arrested today and charged. Investigators believe there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Residents can expect t...

The closure of the main entrance and public parking lot at Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital for maintenance work has been postponed. The threat of rain later this week won't work for planned re-surfacing work. The new dates - weather permitting - are next Friday June 12th from 5pm until Monday June 15th at 6am. Duri...

Orillia OPP have laid charges against four people for multiple drug-related offenses. A search warrant was carried out in Orillia yesterday morning with assistance from the Muskoka and Southern Georgian Bay OPP's Community Street Crime Units. The four people charged are all adults from Orillia. Two of the suspects, a 4...

A murder this morning in Barrie. Barrie Police were looking to locate a 29 year old in relation to the homicide that took place in the area of Bayfield Street and Dunlop Street West around 11:30am. He is now in custody. A 36 year old Barrie man was stabbed in the area known as five points...he was rushed to hospital wh...

The City of Barrie says a full closure of Huronia Road between Lockhart Road to McKay Road will be in effect from Monday June 1st until Wednesday September 30th. The closure is required to complete two culvert installations and deep sanitary sewer work along Huronia Road. Access to businesses and residents within the c...

The Simcoe County District School Board is holding an information session for anyone interested in running as a trustee in the upcoming municipal elections. The session is slated for June 11th from 6-7pm and is a Virtual Teams Meeting. Registration is required at jhenry@scdsb.on.ca or by calling 705-734-6363. Individua...

The cause is now known of a fire last night at a business complex on Hwy 11. Work being done at the plaza has been reported as the cause - there were no injuries, but damages are estimated at a million dollars. Oro-Medonte Fire crews were aided by Severn and the city of Orillia, and they managed to keep most of the dam...

The City of Orillia has issued a public notice announcing a Special Council Meeting regarding the Samuel de Champlain Statue and it's Interim Storage scheduled for tomorrow (May 29) at 2pm in council chambers. A portion of the meeting may be held in closed session.

A joint Barrie, South Simcoe Police investigation has resulted in the largest stolen vehicle recovery in the history of the local Services, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against organized auto theft. A three month investigation called Project Starter included the Canada Border Services Agency and nett...

A 56-year-old man from Springwater Township has been charged in connection with a road rage incident involving a group of motorcyclists. Barrie Police received an online traffic complaint - with video evidence - On May 13, 2026, detailing the incident the day before. The video showed a pickup truck swerving toward a mo...

While investigating a structure fire that saw extensive damage to a residence in Penetanguishene, the Ontario Fire Marshall discovered human remains. The fire happened last Saturday night on Champlain Road. The remains have been determined to be those of an adult male, with the identity still being investigated. Southe...

Orillia OPP have charged a third person in connection with two fires in the same subdivision in Oro-Medonte. Between January 20th and February 10th, the Orillia OPP, alongside local fire services, responded to two reports of residential fires in a new subdivision off Bass Lake Side Road. There were no injuries in the f...

OPP are warning of two particular scams currently impacting residents province-wide. One is the contractor/paving scam - police say the scammers go door to door offering driveway paving, roof repair or other home improvement projects - the offers are usually coupled with a limited one day only deal. Another is the &quo...