Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia OPP Release Suspect Photos In Theft/Fraud Investigation
The Orillia OPP has released photos of a suspect and vehicle involved in a theft and fraud in the area. Police say the suspect is believed to have been involved in a theft from a Severn residence in t...
Sep 20, 2021
YMCA Encourages You To "Move To Give"
The YMCA's Move To Give fundraising event is back and going virtual this year! All this week, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is asking everyone to raise money for its programs through getting active! You ...
Sep 20, 2021
Pfizer Announces Its Vaccine Is Safe For Kids Aged 5-11
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech have announced results today from a Phase 2/3 trial showing a favorable safety profile and robust neutralizing antibody responses in children 5 to 11 years of age. These are t...
Sep 20, 2021
It's Election Day! Polls Open at 9:30a.m.
It's Election Day in Canada! The 36-day election campaign has ended and Canadians are heading to the polls today to elect the members of the 44th parliament. Polling stations will open at 9:30 this mo...
Sep 20, 2021
Emergency Crews Subdue House Fire in Barrie
Fire crews in Barrie have put out a house fire in Barrie's south end. Crews responded to calls shortly before 7:45 PM on Saturday. Crews were fighting the fire on Sun King Crescent late into the night...
Sep 19, 2021
Four People Arrested in Drug Bust
Four people are facing drug trafficking charges after a search warrant in Orillia this week. OPP say on Wednesday afternoon, they followed up on an ongoing drug investigation, arresting the four suspe...
Sep 19, 2021
Police Arrest 4 Impaired Drivers
Police say they've pulled four impaired drivers off the road this past week. Orillia OPP say that among those drivers, three were involved in collisions. Most of the drivers were charged with impaired...
Sep 19, 2021 Photo: OPP Cruiser
Two New Ontario Health Teams Announced For Barrie, North Simcoe.
The province has announced eight new Ontario Health Teams , including two in the local area. The Barrie and Area team offers services to the city and surrounding area. The North Simcoe Ontario Health ...
Sep 17, 2021
SMDHU Reports 25 New COVID-19 Cases On Friday, September 17th
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting 25 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. 8 of the cases are under the age of 17. There are also 18 newly resolved cases and one new hospita...
Sep 17, 2021
Arrest Made in Barrie After Drugs Hidden In Bushes.
A 37-year-old Barrie man faces numerous drug charges, after a homeowner noticed someone hiding packages in the bushes of a residential neighbourhood. Police had a look at what was hidden, and it appea...
Sep 17, 2021 Barrie Police Photo.