Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Investigating Alleged Assault On Trans-Canada Trail In Penetanguishene
The OPP is investigating an alleged assault on the Trans-Canada Trail in Penetanguishene. Police say a man reported being assaulted on the trail between Scott and Owen Streets around 10:00 p.m. on Sat...
Jul 19, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 7 new COVID-19 cases today and one new death. New cases include 3 in Innisfil and 1 each in Barrie, Essa, Bradford West Gwillimbury and Severn. Tod...
Jul 19, 2021
Critical Injuries After Crash On Highway 12 In Ramara.
A person was critically injured late Sunday night in a crash between a passenger vehicle and a tractor trailer on Highway 12 in Ramara Township. OPP say it happened just after 10 p.m. near County Road...
Jul 19, 2021 OPP Cruiser
It's Drowning Prevention Week
It's Drowning Prevention Week. The Lifesaving Society designates the third full week in July as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) to focus community and media attention on the drowning problem ...
Jul 19, 2021
Clean-Up Crews Making Progress At Barrie Tornado Site
City of Barrie crews and emergency personnel have made significant progress cleaning up at the tornado recovery site. Police will release the site at noon today. The City's information centre located ...
Jul 19, 2021
Five Tornadoes Hit Southern Ontario On Same Day: NTP
A total of five tornadoes touched down in southern Ontario on the same day one of caused major damage to a portion of Barrie's south end. According to survey teams from Western University's The Northe...
Jul 19, 2021 Northern Tornadoes Project
Seadoo Crashes Into Family On A Kayak
Police say a drunk driver on a Seadoo is responsible for crashing into a family on a Kayak on Three Mile Lake. On Saturday afternoon, police say the Seadoo with two occupants, collided with a family o...
Jul 19, 2021
Dino Park Coming To Georgian Mall
Dino Park is coming to Georgian Mall this week. It is an immersive walk-thru experience consisting of roaring animatronic life size dinosaurs, carnival rides, games, food and more! Dino Park arrives a...
Jul 19, 2021
City Provides Barrie Tornado Recovery Update
The City of Barrie's emergency personnel continues to work today in the Mapleview and Prince William Way area responding to the damage caused by yesterday's tornado. The City says 60 homes are current...
Jul 16, 2021
Premier Visits Barrie As Community Rallies To Help Those Impacted By Tornado
Premier Doug Ford is pledging the Province's support for Barrie as communities come together to help those affected by Thursday's tornado. Today the Premier toured the impacted areas with Barrie Mayor...
Jul 16, 2021