Orillia OPP are looking to the public for help in locating a missing man. Malcom Shaw, 52, was last seen at about 8:30 p.m. on Atherley Road. He is described as five-foot-two, with a heavy build, medium-length brown hair, brown facial hair, and tattoos on both forearms. He was last seen wearing a black and green FXR j...

The City of Barrie will be removing snow from the downtown area this weekend, starting Sunday overnight. All vehicles have to be removed from metered parking by 8pm on Sunday December 7th and again by 8pm on Monday December 8th. Any not removed will be ticketed and towed. The operation will see rolling road closures as...

Councillor Kristian Graziano has issued a statement in response to a ruling that he violated Georgian Bay Township's Code of Conduct. He was found to have treated staff with disrespect, resulting in intimidation. The township's Integrity Commissioner has suggested he be given a reprimand, forfeit 15 days pay and take t...

The Simcoe County District School Board is inviting public input from its public school communities regarding the proposed school year calendar for next year (September 2026 to June 2027). Input can be provided by going to the School Year Calendar page on the SCDSB website. All staff, parents/guardians, students, and m...

OPP have released a photo of a car, believed to have caused damage to a couple of school yards in Gravenhurst. About a week ago, police were called to Muskoka Beechgrove Public School where a vehicle had created ruts and damaged the grass. Similar damage was done at Gravenhurst High School. Anyone with information is a...

There's been a fatal work place accident at the Oro-Medonte Landfill today. According to CTV, it happened this morning - a person died after being struck by a commercial truck at the landfill in Oro-Medonte, another was treated for non-life threatening injuries. No other details are available now - but the area was clo...

A snow squall warning is in effect for the region today. Environment Canada is warning that 5-10 cm of snow is expected to fall, which could make any type of travel difficult. The snow will ease to scattered flurries this afternoon. Lake effect flurries are expected to develop tonight with the potential for snow squall...

Orillia OPP are investigating two reports of counterfeit money being used at local businesses in the Orillia area. The suspect entered two different businesses and used a counterfeit bill to pay for items purchased. Video surveillance shows the suspect described as: Male, 20-40 years old, medium build, dark eyes, full ...

Georgian Bay Township's Integrity Commissioner has found two members of council breached the municipality's code of conduct. The commissioner found that councillor Brian Bochek failed to treat staff with respect, resulting in intimidation. Councillor Kristian Graziano was also found to have engaged in conduct that inti...

Great news for Orillia transit users - tomorrow (November 26th) is a free transit day. And..fares are going down for 2026 - starting Jan 1st the cost of a ride is a toonie. The new low adult and senior rate (with the exception of the permanent free rides for teens) is part of a 15-month pilot program that will run unti...

The momentum has fizzled to protect Lake Simcoe. That's the gist of a report released Tuesday from the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition. Back in 2016, the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan was unveiled with pledges of support from the federal and provincial governments, and local municipalities. But Ottawa and Queen's Park have ...

A 37-year-old Barrie man faces a raft of charges including possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition and uttering threats after an incident yesterday (Sunday, Nov. 23). Police were called to the area of Yonge Street and Cox Mill Road around 5pm for a report that a man inside a residence was involve...

Barrie Police took ten impaired drivers off the road this past weekend. RIDE checks and general patrol - and tips from the public resulted in the arrests. One of the arrests involved a man now facing multiple charges including: impaired, assault with intent to resist arrest, operation while prohibited, failing to compl...

Two area restaurants have made the list of the Top 100 in Canada. The list is compiled by Open Table and is based on reviews. In Orillia, The Common Stove and in Collingwood The Tremont Cafe scored spots on the list.

The City of Orillia and Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital have a deal in which the Orillia Rec Centre will be designated as an evacuation location should the hospital face a partial or full evacuation. The Memorandum of Understanding was annouced today - The MOU outlines the roles, responsibilities, and procedures to...

The City of Barrie is making it easier to for couples to get a marriage licence. A partnership between the city and Service Ontario will make it possible to apply for your licence online. The system allows completion of the form and the ability to book an appointment to visit Service Ontario to finalize it. The launch ...

Georgian College campuses will be holding an Open House tomorrow. Secondary school students or those wishing to upgrade their education are invited to learn more about Georgian's programs, campus life and student services. At the Barrie Campus, the Open House is from 9am to 2pm, at the Midland, Orangeville and Owen Sou...

A 28 year old Barrie man is one of two men charged in connection with a 2020 attempted murder in Vaughan and a 2021 homicide in Bolton. His charges also include conspiracy to commit murder, and firearms offences. One man, a 48 year old from London is wanted in the crimes and is still at large.

The province is investing $75,000 in mental health support three area fire services. Pentanguishene, Orillia and Midland Fire Services will each receive 25-thousand dollars through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel Program. Ontario's Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response & MPP for Sim...

Low-cost rabies clinics are back and are an affordable option for getting your cat or dog immunized. All dogs and cats over three months of age must be vaccinated against rabies, according to the law. At the low-cost clinics it's - $25 and cash only, and no appointment is necessary. You should bring your pets vaccinati...

Orillia OPP have made two arrests in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. This past summer, Orillia Street Crime Unit received information about drug trafficking in Orillia. A combination of physical and technological surveillance led to investigators having grounds to arrest the suspects and obtained sear...

A missing persons case in Barrie has resulted in a murder charge. Barrie Police Chief Rich Johnston said today that on October 30th Barrie police were searching for a missing couple - the woman in the couple, known as Sascha has been found dead; her common law spouse, a 46 year old Barrie man was taken into custody in ...

Orillia OPP is investigating a motorcycle crash that left a 57 year old Washago man with life-threatening injuries. It happened Tuesday night on Muskoka Street in Washago - police say the driver of the motorcycle lost control on the shoulder of the road. OPP are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has cam...

While Orillia OPP were dealing with a truck rollover last night - a police cruiser was hit by a speeding RV - the driver of which seemed to aim for it and then headed toward other vehicles and work crews in the area. The previous rollover resulted in a diesel spill and clean up took about 12 hours - as that was happeni...