Category Archives: Orillia News
One Man Charged For Breaking And Entering
OPP are reminding everyone to "Lock it or Lose it" when it comes to vehicle safety. The reminder comes after an investigation into several vehicles and business entries and thefts in the town of Penet...
Jul 23, 2022
Penetanguishene Man Facing Charges After Area Thefts
A 23-year-old man faces charges in relation to a series of thefts from vehicles and businesses in Penetanguishene. OPP observed the suspect during their investigations on Main Street there and say he ...
Jul 22, 2022 OPP Patrol Cruiser
Collision Sends One Person To Hospital In Orillia
One person had to be hospitalized after a recent collision in Orillia. Orillia OPP says it involved a pedestrian and pickup truck on West Street Wednesday at 10:15 am. One pedestrian was transported t...
Jul 21, 2022 OPP Logo
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