Category Archives: Orillia News
GRADES 4-6 SUSPENSIONS COMING
Next Tuesday (February 4th) the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will be enforcing suspension orders for students in grades 4,5 and 6 for non-compliance with required and complete immunization reco...
Jan 28, 2025
CALLING MUSICIANS/ARTISTS/VENDORS
The City of Orillia is looking for talent for the 2025 Music and Makers Series. Musicians, artists, and vendors are invited to forward submissions for a new, free series launching this summer at the R...
Jan 27, 2025
CANADA WIDE WARRANT FOR THOMAS HACKETT
OPP's Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement is looking for the public's help in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada wide warrant. Thomas Andrew Hackett has breached his statutory release condi...
Jan 27, 2025
Four Charged With Kidnapping Orillia Resident Held For Bail Hearings
Four people have been charged following an investigation into the kidnapping of an Orillia man. On January 12th, Orillia OPP were called to a disturbance on the Rail Trail off James Street West. Witne...
Jan 26, 2025 From: OPP West Region (X).
Elmvale Resident Charged Following Drug Investigation
Huronia West and Collingwood OPP have arrested and charged one person following a drug investigation. Members of the Community Street Crime Unit started an investigation after multiple complaints abou...
Jan 26, 2025 Source: OPP
Southern Georgian Bay OPP Officer Notices Wanted Man In Cab, Conducts Arrest & Drug Bust In Midland
An Elmvale man who was wanted by police has been captured following a drug bust in Midland. The 49-year-old was charged with two counts of possession of an opioid for the purpose of trafficking, as we...
Jan 25, 2025
NUMEROUS VEHICLE RECALLS IN CANADA
There are numerous vehicle recalls in Canada right now. General Motors issued a recall that affected makes like BrightDrop, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC. A headlamp issue there. 270,000 vehicles...
Jan 24, 2025
LAST CHANCE TO UPDATE VACCINATIONS & RECORDS
Parents who've received suspension orders from the health unit over vaccinations of grades 4/5/6 students are being offered a chance to catch up before suspension will take place. The Simcoe Muskoka D...
Jan 23, 2025
MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON IN DOWNTOWN FIRE
Orillia OPP have charged a Brampton man in the arson in downtown Orillia Tuesday morning. Police had a video showing someone setting a fire nearby the building that was destroyed - and located him las...
Jan 23, 2025
No Injuries in Orillia Area School Bus Collision.
No students were injured in a collision Thursday morning between a tractor trailer and a school bus on Highway 12 west of Orillia. Provincial police say the collision occurred between Wainman Line and...
Jan 23, 2025 Source: OPP via X