Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Live Video Leads to Arrest Of Alleged Drunk Driver
In today's episode of dumb criminals..... A 24-year-old Angus man is facing a long list of charges, after he allegedly drove drunk and posted a video of it "live" on social media. Police received an a...
Apr 15, 2020 source: opp.ca
Orillia OPP Arrest Wanted Woman
A wanted woman has been arrested on an outstanding warrant in Orillia. On Monday night, police say they were called about a suspicious person and quickly located a woman matching the same description....
Apr 15, 2020
Drug Trafficking Arrest In Orillia
Orillia OPP have made an arrest in a drug trafficking investigation. Police say the investigation has been ongoing for a couple of months and resulted in a traffic stop on Monday, when a suspect was a...
Apr 15, 2020
Two Local Walmart Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Two local Walmart employees have confirmed cases of COVID-19. Walmart Canada says one employee in Barrie and another in Alliston have both tested positive for the virus. It says the associate from the...
Apr 15, 2020
Local Farmers Offering Delivery Service
Some local farmers are taking their products online. Bell Roots Farm and Bulbs of Fire Garlic in Tiny Township are teaming up to bring fresh produce right to the doors of those in North Simcoe with Fa...
Apr 14, 2020
City Dwellers Continue To Flock to Cottage Country Despite Warnings
City dwellers continue to flood parts of cottage country, despite repeated warnings to stay where they are. Hundreds of people are flooding rural areas to "ride out the pandemic", but area politicians...
Apr 13, 2020
Clearview Firefighter Tests Negative For COVID-19
A Clearview firefighter does NOT have COVID-19. Chief Roree Payment announced on Twitter on Friday that the firefighter's test results came back negative and Station 1 is back open for business. The m...
Apr 13, 2020
Photographers Asked To STOP "Front Steps Project"
Some photographers are continuing The Front Steps Project, despite a statement from the Professional Photographers of Canada asking them to stop the campaign. The group says there has been a lot of co...
Apr 13, 2020
SIU Called In After Police Chase In Essa Township
A 24-year-old Barrie man has been arrested, after a police chase in Essa Township. On Sunday, police were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle near Burwick Crescent and when officers attempted t...
Apr 13, 2020 source: opp.ca
Police Arrest Outstanding Suspects In Orillia Shooting and Robbery
Police have arrested two outstanding suspects in connection with an armed robbery in Orillia. It happened on April 6th, when police received a report about gunshots at home on Mississauga Street West,...
Apr 13, 2020