Category Archives: Orillia News

Barrie's new Official Plan has been approved by City Council. The new Official Plan will be sent to the Province of Ontario's Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval. The Official Plan ...

A 72-year-old Oro-Medonte man has reportedly been sentenced to six years in prison in connection with the shooting death of Lee William Lackey. The 34 year old man was killed on January 30th, 2019, af...

Barrie Police are investigating a double-shooting in the city. It happened around 5pm Tuesday in the Bayfield and Grove Streets area, sending two men in their 20's to hospital, who are currently in se...

A messy mix of winter precipitation is heading towards Southern Ontario. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the region, indicating heavy rain can be expected Wednesday after...

New Community Safety and Well-Being teams have hit the streets of Barrie. The police teams will concentrate on two issues. They will be deployed in areas and during times where data shows crime and so...

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 239 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths. Deaths include two men and two women over 79 years old and a man between the ages of 65 and 79. All...

Canada is easing its border measures. The announcement came today via Health Minister Jean Yves Duclos. "As of Feb 28th, the following border measures will be in place," he said. "First we will be ret...

An Orillia resident faces impaired driving charges in Seguin Township. On Feb 14 at 7:20 am OPP responded to a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver on Rankin Lake Road. Officers located ...

Starting today, the Ramara Recreation department will offer in-person pop-up classes, including Yoga, Zumba, and Pickleball. The Ramara Township Public Library will also resume in-person services star...

Barrie police are looking for a black Jeep that allegedly hit a pedestrian and kept going. Police say the incident happened on Livingstone St., east of Bayfield St. just before 630 on Sunday night and...