Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Remind's Boaters To Think Before You Sink
Multiple complaints about inconsiderate boaters have prompted the OPP to remind boaters to think before they sink. Speaking in Muskoka recently, OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says one of the biggest issues O...
Jul 14, 2021
Northern Tornadoes Project Investigating Storm Damage in Penetanguishene
The Northern Tornadoes Project is heading to Penetanguishene this morning. The group has received reports of damage in the area, close to where a supercell with strong low-level rotation moved through...
Jul 14, 2021
Government Simplifies Application For Second Career Program
Following the pandemic, a lot of people may be looking for new jobs and careers. As a result, the Ontario government is increasing financial supports available and simplifying the application process ...
Jul 14, 2021
Barrie Police Chief Named Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
The Barrie Police Service has announced that Chief Kimberley Greenwood has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. It is an honour presented on behalf of Her Majesty T...
Jul 14, 2021
Orillia Library Receives Funding To Help Seniors Connect With Digital World
The Orillia Public Library has received a $40,000 grant from the federal government to support the Digital Connections and Access for Seniors Project. It aims to provide virtual and digital solutions ...
Jul 14, 2021 Source: Orillia Public Library
UPDATE: Teen Reported Missing In Wasaga Beach Has Been Located
Great news! A 15 year old boy, who was reported missing in Wasaga Beach, has been located safe and sound. Police said Rayce Harris was last seen by his family near Blueberry Trail on Saturday night an...
Jul 14, 2021 Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police
Storm Clean-Up Today Following Nasty Thunderstorms
The clean up continues today, after a series of nasty thunderstorms moved through our area. Storm Hunter Mark Robinson reported a Whales Mouth near Alliston yesterday afternoon, which is the weird-loo...
Jul 14, 2021
Guelph Teen Awarded Carnegie Hero Medal For Collingwood Rescue
A Guelph teenager who saved a kayaker from drowning off Collingwood, has been awarded the Carnegie Medal, North America's highest honor for civilian heroism. According to the Carnegie Hero Fund Commis...
Jul 13, 2021 Images: www.carnegiehero.org
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting two new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. New cases include one in Midland and one in Innisfil. Today's report also includes 10 new recoveries. To ...
Jul 13, 2021
Former Orillia OPP Station To Be Torn Down.
Orillia's former police station is going to be demolished starting in a couple of weeks. The OPP moved out of the building last November to a new larger facility on University Avenue. The tear down wi...
Jul 13, 2021 Source: City of Orillia.