Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Three Charged Following Early Morning Break-Ins
The OPP has arrested two people following two early morning robberies over the weekend in Orillia. On Saturday, November 14, 2020, shortly after midnight, police say two men entered a Forest Avenue re...
Nov 18, 2020 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
Four People Facing Drug Charges Following Separate Incidents In Orillia
Four people are facing drug charges, following three separate incidents in Orillia and all within an hour on the same night... Friday the 13th. Police say a traffic stop on Laclie Street turned up can...
Nov 18, 2020
Snow Angels Can Help With Snow Removal
If you need help clearing away snow this winter, you can sign up for Snow Angels. It is an online platform where residents who require assistance with shoveling snow can post a request for service, an...
Nov 17, 2020
OSMH Launches Soldiers' Catch the Ace Lottery
Starting today, the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation is launching Soldiers' Catch the Ace lottery. The proceeds will help equip Soldiers' frontline workers with the tools they need to pr...
Nov 17, 2020
Be A Santa For A Senior!
You could be a Santa to a Senior this Christmas! Beginning on December 1st, you can pick up a "Santa for Seniors" gift tag off the Christmas tree in the main lobby of the Orillia Public Library. You c...
Nov 17, 2020
Springwater Man Facing Several Charges In Alleged Road Rage Incident
A man from Springwater has been arrested in connection with a road rage incident in Alliston. Police say the alleged incident happened on November 2nd and led to the arrest of a 26 year old man, who i...
Nov 17, 2020
Police Investigating Hit And Run In Wasaga Beach
Huronia West OPP are investigating a hit and run in Wasaga Beach. On the morning on Sunday, November 8th, police say a silver Lexus (possibly a 2008 or 2010) struck another vehicle in the driver-thru ...
Nov 17, 2020
Power Still Out? Here's The Latest
There are still a few power outages this morning, following a massive wind storm that caused damage across the province. Hydro One crews have restored power to 370,000 customers affected by the wind s...
Nov 17, 2020 Hydro One
Elderly Pedestrian Struck and Killed In Tay Township
A pedestrian has been struck and killed by a vehicle in Tay Township. Police say the accident happened just after 6 last night on Baseline Road between Concession Road 6 and Downers Road, where 81 yea...
Nov 17, 2020 Source: OPP
Winter Weather Travel Advisory In Effect
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for today: Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago Winter weather can be unpredictable but some ex...
Nov 17, 2020 Ministry Of Transportation