Category Archives: Orillia News
Julius Caesar - A Theatrical Powerhouse On Stage In Annie Williams Park
PRISM Theatre In The Park is excited to announce its upcoming show in Bracebridge's Annie Williams Park. It's happening August 3, 4, and 9-13 at 7 pm. Twelve women of diverse ages and backgrounds will...
Jul 21, 2022
Overnight Crash Sends Midland Driver to Hospital by Ornge
An overnight crash has sent a Midland driver to hospital by air ambulance. OPP responded at 10:45 p.m. on July 20th to a report of two involved vehicles at a crash scene on Simcoe County Road 25 (Balm...
Jul 21, 2022 Source: OPP
Body Recovered After Drowning In Georgina
Officers with the York Regional Police Marine Unit have recovered the body of a 35-year-old woman from Markham after she fell off a water tube on Lake Simcoe. On Wednesday, July 20th at 2:50 p.m., pol...
Jul 21, 2022
Tornado Watch Issued For Areas In Our Region
A Tornado Watch has been issued for areas across our region. Locations under the watch include: Bracebridge - Gravenhurst Huntsville - Baysville Port Carling - Port Severn Town of Parry Sound - Rossea...
Jul 20, 2022 NOAA Photo Library / CC
Paramedics from across the Region receive Governor General's EMS Exemplary Service Medal
Twenty-four Paramedics from across the District of Muskoka, County of Simcoe and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation have been awarded Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals, recognizing t...
Jul 20, 2022
Simcoe County Residents Celebrate $100,000 Lotto Win
Saying "yes" to ENCORE paid off for a group of three from Simcoe County. They matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in the exact order in the June 8th LOTTO 6/49 draw to win $100,000. The group...
Jul 19, 2022
Couchiching Beach and Portage Bay swimming advisories issued July 19
The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that swimming advisories have been issued for Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, and Portage Bay...
Jul 19, 2022 Source: City Of Orillia
Drug Charges Laid After Orillia Traffic Stop
Two people face drug charges after a traffic stop in Orillia. It happened this past Thursday morning. The driver was arrested for stunt driving, but police also found a large amount of cannabis and co...
Jul 18, 2022 Ontario Provincial Police
Barrie Police Arrest Suspect Who Tried To Steal Three Cars
Barrie Police have a suspect in custody after they say he tried to steal three cars. On Saturday, just after 6:30 p.m., police responded to the area of Mapleview Drive East between the Highway 400 exi...
Jul 18, 2022
Barry Ward Launches Campaign for Barrie Mayor
Barry Ward's bid to become Barrie's next Mayor has shifted into drive. Residents across the city will soon be receiving cards in their mailboxes introducing his campaign. In the meantime, residents ca...
Jul 18, 2022