Category Archives: Orillia News
Gravenhurst Moose Naming Contest Down To Final Five
A contest to find a name for the town hall moose in Gravenhurst, has come down to five names. The carved moose greets visitors in the lobby, but up until now has not had a name. Now residents are invi...
Apr 12, 2023 Source: Town of Gravenhurst.
Ramara Invites Residents To Participate In Community Clean-Up
The Township of Ramara has launched a month-long community clean-up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Groups and individuals are encouraged to clean up a section of trail, park, or roadway. You ca...
Apr 09, 2023 Source: ramara.ca
OPP Conduct Seatbelt Blitz This Weekend
The OPP are conducting a seatbelt blitz this Easter weekend. Ontario law requires everyone travelling in a vehicle to wear a seatbelt and children must be properly secured in a child car seat or boost...
Apr 07, 2023 Source: OPP
Be prepared: Black River, Severn River, Sparrow Lake water levels rising
Water levels in the Black River, Severn River, and Sparrow Lake are expected to continue rising and remain elevated for at least another week, the Town of Gravenhurst is advising the community. Reside...
Apr 06, 2023
Flood Watch for the District of Muskoka
On April 6 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Watch for the District of Muskoka. The Town of Huntsville is advising residents that wa...
Apr 06, 2023 Sergey Kochkarev
Orillia Backyard Hen Pilot program an 'egg'-straordinary success
After running a pilot program with 12 participating properties, Council has declared the Backyard Hen Pilot Program a success and has authorized a permanent program moving forward in Orillia. "Council...
Apr 04, 2023
Rash of Vehicle Thefts In Orillia
The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating numerous theft of motor vehicles from local public use facilities. The investigation shows that unknown person...
Apr 04, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Trailer Destroyed By Fire in Gravenhurst
The Gravenhurst fire department credits the action of bystanders for controlling a trailer fire last evening. The blaze destroyed the trailer where it started, but its spread was limited. The damage i...
Apr 04, 2023 Photo: Gravenhurst Fire Dept. via Twitter
Cam Davidson named Orillia's 2022 Citizen of the Year
Cam Davidson is Orillia's 2022 Citizen of the Year, as named at a special presentation during the Council meeting on April 3, 2023. "On behalf of Orillia City Council and the Citizen of the Year selec...
Apr 03, 2023
Arrest Made in Orillia Labour Human Trafficking Case
The Ontario Provincial Police has laid 21 charges against an Orillia resident in a labour human trafficking investigation. Fifteen victims were identified and provided support. The investigation, name...
Mar 31, 2023