Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Investigate Robbery & Car Theft
Bracebridge OPP are continuing to investigate a robbery and car theft that happened on Old Muskoka Road. On Wednesday night at around 11 o'clock, a pizza delivery driver arrived at an apartment...
Jul 01, 2022 Photo from OPP
Traffic Stop in Orillia Results In Drug and Weapons Charges
A traffic stop in Orillia has resulted in drug and weapons charges. Police conducted a traffic stop on West St South just before midnight on Monday, when officers took the two occupants into custody. ...
Jun 30, 2022 Source: OPP
Woman Celebrates Birthday After Winning Soldiers' Latest 50/50 Draw
The latest winner of the Soldier's 50/50 draw is taking home almost 19-thousand dollars. Heather Rowe of Orillia is the winner of the Soldiers' 50/50 raffle for June, taking home $18,808 ahead of cele...
Jun 30, 2022 Source: OSMH
Celebrating Canada Day in Clearview
Canada Day Celebrations will take place throughout Clearview: in Creemore, Stayner and New Lowell. Find the Flag! Between June 29 to July 3, can you find 13 flags in local parks and heritage sites thr...
Jun 30, 2022 Source: Clearview Township
Barrie Hosting Activities, Concerts, and Fireworks For Canada Day
Barrie is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate July 1st (Canada Day) as a kickoff to summer with celebrations and free activities in the city. There will be a variety of family friendly progra...
Jun 30, 2022 Source: City of Barrie
Canada Day Long Weekend Has Arrived!
The Canada Day long weekend has arrived and the OPP wants everyone to celebrate safely. While officers will be monitoring highways, waterways and trails, police would also like to remind people to use...
Jun 30, 2022 Shannon / CC
First Case of Monkeypox Confirmed In Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has confirmed a case of monkeypox in the region. Not much information has been released about the individual, but the health unit says he spends most his time i...
Jun 29, 2022 Source:
Simcoe-Muskoka District Health unit.
ODAC Announces New Day Program For Seniors
The Orillia District Arts Council (ODAC) has announced a new art and community-based day program for seniors. HeARTS (Helping Elders with ARTS) includes a variety of social and wellness activities for...
Jun 29, 2022 Source: ODAC
New COVID-19 Cases Have Risen 15% In Simcoe-Muskoka
New cases of COVID-19 have risen by 15 per cent in the region over the last two weeks The health unit reported 233 new cases of the virus in its weekly update yesterday, along with 11 more hospitaliza...
Jun 29, 2022 Source: SMDHU
Oro Station Receives Site Plan Approval
Oro Station has formally received Site Plan Approval from the Township. That clears the way for construction of the 4.1km FIA Grade 3 circuit. The Site Plan Approval process examines the detailed desi...
Jun 28, 2022 Proposed design of 4km circuit at Oro Station. (orostation.ca)