Category Archives: Orillia News
Leacock Museum's new exhibit 'A Leacock Love Story' runs until Aug 31st
The Leacock Museum is reopening for the season just in time for Valentine's Day with the new exhibit A Leacock Love Story, beginning on Feb. 10, 2023. The exhibit, which will run until Aug. 31st, expl...
Feb 15, 2023
Lockdown and Search at Beaver Creek Institution
On February 14, 2023, a lockdown was put in place in the medium-security unit at Beaver Creek Institution to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search. The search was ordered to ensure the...
Feb 14, 2023 Beaver Creek Institution In Gravenhurst
Orillia OPP Vehicles Now Have Automated Licence Plate Recognition and In-Car-Camera Systems
The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now installed and activated the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) and In-Car-Camera systems in all patrol vehicles. The OPP h...
Feb 14, 2023
Suspect Wanted In Connection with Three Robberies In Barrie
Barrie Police is trying to identify a male suspect who is believed to be responsible for three robbery occurrences that have taken place in the city of Barrie since January 17th. In that occurrence, a...
Feb 13, 2023
Drugs & Loaded Weapon Seized During Hwy 11 Traffic Stop
Two people face charges after OPP seized over half a kg of illicit drugs and a loaded firearm. It happened following a traffic stop on HWY 11 near Bracebridge in relation to a drug trafficking investi...
Feb 13, 2023 Image: OPP Cruiser
Barrie Gearing Up For The Return Of Polar Plunge
The Barrie Police Polar Plunge is three weeks away. The event is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics, and is scheduled for March 4 at Centennial Beach. Members of the Barrie Police service and their...
Feb 10, 2023 Source: soopolarplunge.crowdchange.ca/
Central Region Welcomes 19 Provincial Constables
Nineteen Provincial Constables are joining Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments in Central Region following yesterday's graduation in Orillia. The 19 new officers, who are part of Class 500, co...
Feb 10, 2023
Muskoka Wants To Hear from Second Home Owners
The District of Muskoka is looking for more information on second homes. The district says more than half of Muskoka's households consist of those who also have a home elsewhere. An on-line survey has...
Feb 07, 2023
OPP Investigating Robbery at Memorial Avenue Store
Orillia OPP are seeking the assistance of the public to identify a male wanted for robbery at a Memorial Avenue business. On February 5th, around 2:00 a.m., Orillia OPP officers were dispatched to a r...
Feb 06, 2023
OPP Want To Identify Orillia Weapons Call Suspect
Orillia OPP is seeking the assistance of the public to identify a male wanted for robbery at a Murphy Road business in Orillia. On February 4th around 3:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a weapons ca...
Feb 06, 2023