Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Investigating Serious Hwy 11 Collision
The OPP is investigating a serious Hwy 11 collision in Oro Township. On September 29th at 8:24 a.m., OPP attended the scene of a two-motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 11 just south of L...
Sep 29, 2022 Image: OPP Cruiser
OPP Searching For Suspects following Break-In At Ambulance Bay
The OPP is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three suspects that broke into an ambulance bay on Bayfield Street on the border of Springwater Township and the City of Barrie around 5:00...
Sep 29, 2022
Orillia Fire Receives Grant For New Rescue Boat
A new rescue boat for the Orillia Fire Department was unveiled today thanks to grant funding received from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The Fire Department received funding in th...
Sep 28, 2022
'Music and Mocktails at the Museum' launches Thursday Evening
The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) is hosting a unique new event that will bring emerging musicians to the museum for an evening of live entertainment and refreshing mocktails developed by...
Sep 28, 2022
Canada Wide Warrant Issued for Federal Offender Known To Frequent Bracebridge, Barrie & Other Areas
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of statutory rele...
Sep 28, 2022
Province Creating Supportive Housing In Barrie
The Ontario government is providing more than $2.5 million to help create 14 units in Barrie to support people in need. The Tiffin Street Supportive Housing Project is located at 77 Tiffin Street in B...
Sep 27, 2022
2nd Arrest Made In Historic Homicide Investigation
The OPP has arrested a second person in connection with a murder case more than a decade old. Back in 2010 human remains were found on Maplehurst Road in Lake of Bays Township and on Stoneleigh Road i...
Sep 27, 2022 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Barrie Police Lay 27 charges in Friday Night Enforcement Initiative
Noisy cars are one of the most frequent concerns heard by the Barrie Police Service, and our members understand how frustrating and disruptive these vehicles can be. Road safety is a significant prior...
Sep 26, 2022
Feline lucky? The Ontario SPCA launches its first Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery
Whether you play to win or just play to help animals in need, there's a whole lotto reasons to play. Tickets go on sale today for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery, th...
Sep 26, 2022
Hurricane Fiona Update. Interview with CityNews Halifax News Director Dan Ahlstrand
" Hurricane Fiona has caused massive damage in Atlantic Canada High winds knocked out power in thousands of homes in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. on the weekend plus property damage due to rai...
Sep 26, 2022 courtesy Dan Ahlstrand CityNews Halifax