Category Archives: Orillia News
Angus Youth Arrested Following Three Arson Investigations
An arrest has been made in connection with three arson investigations in Angus on the same day. The OPP says the first fire started in a local business on Roth Street on Monday afternoon, and then ano...
Jun 01, 2022 OPP
Gateway Centre For Learning Celebrating 40th Anniversary With Open House Today
Gateway Centre for Learning in Midland is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It is hosting an open house today, when doors will be open from 3:00pm-6:00pm for people to tour Gateway Centre for Learning...
Jun 01, 2022 Source: Gateway Centre for Learning
Cancer Survivor Wins Latest Soldiers' 50/50 Grand Prize
A local cancer survivor has won big in the latest Soldiers' 50/50 Raffle! Carol Brentnall of Brechin is taking home a $22,848 grand prize, after buying her first ticket for the monthly draw. Carol say...
Jun 01, 2022 Mark Riczu and Carol Brentnall, of Brechin during the Soldiers’ 50/50 May Raffle cheque presentation in front of OSMH.
Missing Dog Located and Rescued by Orillia OPP Officer
A dog has been reunited with its family, after being rescued by an Orillia OPP officer. Police were advised of a dog in distress near Warminster Sideroad yesterday. They say Constable Martin Hill foug...
Jun 01, 2022 Source: OPP
Council supports downtown Orillia street closures for See You on the Patio
Expect weekly road closures on Friday nights in downtown Orillia this summer to accommodate the See You On the Patio (SYOTP) program. With City Council support, the Downtown Orillia Management Board i...
May 31, 2022 Source: City of Orillia.
OPP Investigate False Threat Call at Orillia Secondary School
Orillia OPP investigated a threat call at Orillia Secondary School today that turned out to be false. Police say there was no threat there and no hold-and-secure occurred at any local schools. Police ...
May 31, 2022
Orillia Woman Facing Impaired Driving Charges In Bracebridge
A 45-year-old Orillia woman faces impaired driving charges in Bracebridge. Today just before 8 am a member of the public called the OPP to report a possibly impaired driver in the area of South Muskok...
May 31, 2022 Source: OPP
Georgian Offering Free Tuition For PSW Program Starting In August
Now more than ever, there's a demand for personal support workers (PSWs) across the province. In recognition of this, Georgian has received new funding to cover tuition and compulsory ancillary fees f...
May 31, 2022 Source: Georgian College
Temporary Exhibit on Mountain Biking At Simcoe County Museum
By popular demand, the Simcoe County Museum has opened a new temporary exhibit for local cyclists. Making Tracks - Mountain Biking in Simcoe County explores the evolution of the sport in the region an...
May 31, 2022 Source: Simcoe County Museum
City Of Barrie Launches New App
Barrie has launched a new mobile app. It is designed to help residents conveniently access important City information and services. "We're thrilled to launch the new City of Barrie App," said Rebecca ...
May 31, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie