Category Archives: Orillia News
Deceased Man's Next of Kin Located
Next of kin have been located in an Orillia case involving a man who was discovered deceased at a Matchedash Street residence. The discovery was made in October and an effort to find 69-year old David...
Dec 13, 2021 Image: Ontario Provincial Police, Logo
$9 Million Announced For New Orillia Elementary School
The Ontario government is investing $9 million to build a new Orillia Elementary School to help working families in the region. This investment in the Simcoe County District School Board, announced by...
Dec 13, 2021 Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop. (source: jilldunlopmpp.ca)
OPACC 2022 Calendar For Childhood Cancer Research
Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer (OPACC) has released a new 2022 wall calendar to raise funds to support families with kids battling the disease. The calendar contains each child's ...
Dec 13, 2021 Source: OPACC
Ramara Residents Invited To Participate In Snowmanathon
Individuals and families in Ramara Township are being invited to participate in the 12th annual Snowmanathon. Residents are being asked to build a snow creation, from a snowman to a snowdog, and send ...
Dec 13, 2021 Source: Township of Ramara
OPP Trying To Locate Next Of Kin Following Orillia Man's Death
The OPP is trying to locate the next of kin of a man who was found dead at a home in Orillia. Police say the man's body was located at a residence on Matchedash Street South on October 23rd and the co...
Dec 13, 2021 Source: OPP
Crews Continue To Restore Power After Weekend Wind Storm
More than 490,000 Hydro One customers have experienced power outages caused by one of the worst wind storms in recent years. High winds of more than 100 km/hr swept across the province late Saturday n...
Dec 13, 2021 Source: Hydro One
Arrest Made In Orillia Sexual Assault Investigation
An arrest has been made in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Orillia. The OPP says an 18 year old man was taken into custody on Saturday and is now facing charges of sexual assault, br...
Dec 13, 2021 OPP Logo
Booster Shot Appointments Open Today For 50+
Booster shot appointments open this morning for individuals 50 and up. Starting at 8 a.m. this morning, individuals aged 50 and over will be eligible to schedule their booster dose appointment through...
Dec 13, 2021 Source: Ministry Of Health
Ontario College Faculty Vote In Favour Of Job Action
Ontario college faculty members have authorized their union to take job action. About 15 thousand full and part time faculty have been without a contract since the end of September. Fifty-nine per cen...
Dec 12, 2021 Source: Opseu.org
Fatal Snowmobile Collision in Muskoka.
A Mactier man has died in a snowmobile crash in Muskoka Lakes Township. Bracebridge OPP say a machine left East Black Lake Road and collided with a tree late Friday night. OPP have identified the vict...
Dec 11, 2021 Image: OPP Cruiser