Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia Man Charged With Theft Under $5,000
On December 20th, Orillia OPP was called to a local bank on Peter Street North for a theft of $700. A male had entered the bank and withdrew money from the ATM. While exiting the building he was appro...
Dec 22, 2022 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Gravenhurst Driver Charged with Having Five Times the Legal Limit of Alcohol in Their Blood
Bracebridge OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision Wednesday shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Brydon's Bay Road in Gravenhurst. After an investigation, they arrested and charged a 41-year-old Gra...
Dec 22, 2022 Image: OPP Cruiser
UPDATED: Winter Storm & Blizzard Warnings In Effect Across Our Region
Winter Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warnings are in effect across our region. Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for Barrie and Collingwood & area while Blizzard Warnings have been issued for p...
Dec 22, 2022 Source: OPP
Beaver Creek Inmate Dies Following Serious Assault
An inmate at Beaver Creek Institution in Gravenhurst has died after a serious assault. Leslie Ma died Sunday while in custody. At the time of death, Ma had been serving a sentence of nine years, 11 mo...
Dec 19, 2022 Beaver Creek Institution In Gravenhurst
OSMH Prepares for Return of Nuclear Medicine Testing
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is nearing the final phase of an extensive renovation project aimed at enhancing services in multiple departments, including Emergency and Diagnostic Imaging...
Dec 16, 2022
Orillia to host the 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games
The City of Orillia has been announced as the host city for the 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games and will be provided a hosting grant of $235,000 by the Province of Ontario to help deliver the Games. Det...
Dec 16, 2022
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Bring Back Northeastern Passenger Rail
The Ontario government is purchasing three new trainsets as part of its plan to bring back northeastern passenger rail service. The $139.5 million investment marks a significant milestone in reinstati...
Dec 15, 2022
Damage Estimated At $75,000 Following Barn Fire
Damage is estimated at $75,000 after a small barn fire in the Gravenhurst area. Fire crews responded to Hwy 11 North near Sparrow Lake Route D Wednesday evening. The structure was fully involved on th...
Dec 15, 2022
Weather Advisory Issued For The Region
Weather advisory in effect for Wednesday Dec 15. Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago Winter weather travel advisory in effect. Hazards: Snow...
Dec 15, 2022 OPP Via Twitter
Muldrew Lake Blue-Green Algae Public Notice Lifted
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) would like to inform residents and visitors to the Town of Gravenhurst that additional laboratory analysis confirms the blue-green algae bloom impacting...
Dec 14, 2022