Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Investigating Attempted Abduction In Collingwood
The OPP is looking for a red sport utility type vehicle and its driver, after receiving a report of an attempted abduction over the weekend in Collingwood. Police say a female cyclist was riding in th...
May 02, 2022 OPP Cruiser
It's Tax Deadline Day!
It's tax deadline day; at least if you owe any money to the Canada Revenue Agency for 2021. If you're self-employed, you have until June 15th. Any Canadians who received COVID-19 relief such as the Ca...
May 02, 2022 Source: CRA
Orillia Man Facing Child Porn Charges
An Orillia man is facing child porn-related charges. On October 21st, 2021, Barrie Police executed a search warrant at an Orillia residence and seized several computer devices and cell phones for fore...
Apr 29, 2022
SMDHU Fri Update Includes 351 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 351 new COVID-19 cases. Today's update - the first since Wednesday - also includes 11 new hospitalizations. Currently, there are 37 people ...
Apr 29, 2022
Barrie Man Charged After Altercations with OPP and Hotel Staff
A 46-year-old Barrie man faces threat and mischief charges after an altercation with OPP and hotel staff in Midland. It happened at a King Street hotel last night. Police were called about an unwanted...
Apr 29, 2022 OPP Cruiser
Charges Laid After Man Drives Onto Train Tracks
A 37-year-old Pefferlaw man faces charges after police say he drove onto train tracks in Ramara Township. They had to request a stop train order while they investigated complaints about a possibly imp...
Apr 29, 2022 Photo from OPP
Barrie Hair Salon Employee Charged With Sexual Assault
A 42-year-old Barrie hair salon employee has been charged with sexual assault. He was arrested on April 22nd. Barrie Police say the incident happened in the Barrie hair salon where he worked. Investig...
Apr 29, 2022
OPP Investigating Fatal Hwy 11 Collision In Oro Medonte
The OPP is investigating a fatal head-on two-vehicle collision on Highway 11. It happened in the northbound lanes, south of Line 7 in Oro-Medonte just after 2 am today. Police had received reports of ...
Apr 29, 2022 OPP Cruiser
2022 Ontario Budget Pledges Billions For Workers And Key Infrastructure
The Province has tabled its $198 billion 2022 budget. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says it's a budget that says yes to working for Ontario workers and building highways, transit, and key infras...
Apr 28, 2022
Severn Township Councillor John Betsworth Resigns
Severn Township Councillor John Betsworth has resigned. He was first appointed to the council in June 2016 and was elected in October 2018. He is relocating to a residence outside of Severn. "On behal...
Apr 28, 2022