Category Archives: Orillia News
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
Joyce Family Foundation grants $1.5M to establish endowment for future nurses at Georgian
$1.5 million will establish an endowment at Georgian College to fund a new bursary program for honors bachelor of science - (BScN) nursing students. The grant was made by the Joyce Family Foundation. ...
Apr 28, 2022
Barrie Woman $70,000 Richer After Big Lotto Win
A Barrie woman is celebrating after a big lotto win. Donna Stacey won the $70,000 top prize with Instant Supreme 7. She says she's been playing the lottery for about 30 years. "I won $50 on another IN...
Apr 28, 2022
Orillia Presents Latest Community Grants To Three Local Organizations
Orillia has presented community grants to three local organizations today. The City's General Grants Program supports the not-for-profit sector in its efforts to contribute to the enrichment of commun...
Apr 28, 2022 Mayor Steve Clarke, Coun. Mason Ainsworth and Coun. Ralph Cipolla present representatives from local organizations with grants as part of the City of Orillia's grant programs at the Orillia City Centre on April 28, 2022.
Three Community Groups Receive Grant Money In Orillia
Three Orillia community groups have received a combined $4,250 in grant money from the City. Recipients include the Orillia and District Arts Council, Rotary Club of Orillia and Couchiching Jubilee Ho...
Apr 28, 2022