Category Archives: Orillia News

Health Canada says a certain kind of Sunbeam heated blanket can overheat and cause burns or a fire. The agency says people should immediately stop using them. The recall affects only the Sunbeam Queen...

Nottawasaga OPP have arrested one person after an investigation with the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit. OPP have charged a 67-year-old Essa man after his arrest on March 15th. On March 1, 2023, polic...

More than two million dollars has been set aside by FedNor, for initiatives in Muskoka. About $1.6 million is going to Muskoka Aircraft Refinishing in the form of a loan, to support the expansion and ...

The Special Investigations Unit has charged an Orillia OPP officer in connection with a shooting last summer that resulted in serious injuries to a civilian who had fled on foot after a vehicle pursui...

Three people were taken to hospital for their injuries following a collision involving a train. At around 5:30 yesterday evening, Orillia OPP and Simcoe County Paramedic Services were called to Highwa...

Orillia will be providing a weekend shuttle service between the downtown and the waterfront this summer. It's a pilot project which will run Friday through Sunday. It's hoped the shuttle will help off...

March is the Month of Hope and you can help spread hope by making a donation to United Way Simcoe Muskoka. The United Way is committed to funding projects that will drive long-lasting, systemic change...

Students off for March Break this week can get in on a virtual event by Georgian College as they research post-secondary options. The "Get to Know Georgian" event is being held on Tuesday, March 14th ...

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Before going to bed Saturday night, set your clocks ahead by one hour. Daylight time was introduced to conserve sleep and energy, yet most people will say the...

The Tap Into Maple program is up and running in the Orillia and North Simcoe area. The popular program provides opportunities to visit the region's maple syrup producers, enjoy special maple-themed ex...