Category Archives: Orillia News

Southern Georgian Bay OPP have charged a 26-year-old man with impaired driving after a traffic stop led to a foot chase. Police were called by a business in Midland about a impaired driver. Officers h...

The Ford government has tabled legislation to slash regional governments in several sectors including Simcoe County. Ontario's Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing unveiled the "Better Regional G...

Ontario's seat-belt law has passed the 50-year mark and OPP say nearly one in four road fatalities still involves someone who was not wearing a seat-belt. Last year, the OPP responded to 41 road fatal...

The Simcoe County District School Board is holding a series of consultations for students, staff and parents in Black families to address what the Board acknowledges as systemic racism in education. T...

Barrie police are investigating a violent home invasion and attempted robbery that happened early yesterday morning in the area of Draper Crescent near Leggott Avenue. The three occupants of the home ...

A group of community volunteers has come together to carry forward the legacy of Canada Day in Orillia. Officially forming a new non-profit organization, Celebrate Orillia Inc. the groups is already p...

Bracebridge OPP is investigating a threat that was made to a local school this morning. Just before 9:00 a.m., officers responded to a concern about a threatening phone call received at a local elemen...

The Simcoe County District School Board along with the Parent Involvement Committee is hosting a virtual information session on cyber security and digital well-being for parents and caregivers. The se...

A Penetanguishene man is dead after a snowmobile crash on Georgian Bay Sunday evening. OPP were called to the ice near the southern tip of Beausoleil Island just after 7 p.m. Police say a 62-year-old ...

A happy ending for an injured dog in Tay Township over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, a Husky wandered onto a property on Vasey Road with its face covered in porcupine quills. The dog's owner was...