Category Archives: Orillia News
Two People Arrested Following Penetanguishene Break-In
A break and enter investigation in Penetanguishene has resulted in the arrests of two people. Police say a concerned citizen called on Sunday morning to report two suspicious people at a Sheridan Stre...
Jul 13, 2021 OPP Patrol Cruiser
ATV Rider Arrested For Suspended Driving in Tiny Township
An ATV rider has been arrested for suspended driving in Tiny Township. The OPP says the ATV was stopped on Cedar Point Road on Friday, and the rider was unable to provide his Ontario driver's license....
Jul 13, 2021 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
Rain, Thunderstorms and Possible Tornadoes In The Forecast
The forecast is getting a little soggy for the rest of the week. The Weather Network says the heat and humidity will build across parts of the province this week, bringing a daily thunderstorm risk an...
Jul 13, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health unit is reporting two new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death. New cases in the health unit's first update since last week include 1 in both Innisfil and Gravenhurst. Tod...
Jul 12, 2021
Orillia Tow Truck Operator Dies After Medical Incident At Crash Scene.
A 71 year old Oro-Medonte man has died after going into medical distress at a collision scene. Orillia OPP say there was a collision just after 5 a.m. Monday on Northbound Highway 11 between Line 9 an...
Jul 12, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR
Casino Rama Announces Reopening Date
Mark July 29th on your calendars... that's when Casino Rama is expected to reopen. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment says both table games and slot machines will be available. It also says the Simcoe ...
Jul 12, 2021
Theatre By The Bay Offering "Ghost Watchers" Tour
You can take a spooky trip around downtown Barrie with Theatre By The Bay. The Barrie company is offering a walking tour and live theatre experience that uses Spectrovison Augmented Reality technology...
Jul 12, 2021
Win A Trip Into Space In 2022!
Richard Branson has won the so-called "billionaire space race" and you could follow in his footsteps! The almost 71-year-old entrepreneur went into space yesterday aboard his own winged rocket ship. H...
Jul 12, 2021
Last Day To Register For Museum Event: Saints and Sinners-Trouble Brewing
Today is the last day to sign up for a fun virtual event at the Simcoe County Museum. It's called Saints and Sinners - Trouble Brewing. Each package includes six craft beers from Simcoe County produce...
Jul 12, 2021
Registration Opens For BBBSOD Golf For Kids Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District (BBBSOD) has announced that registration is now open for its highly anticipated 26th Annual Golf for Kids' Sake! The tournament will take place on Frid...
Jul 12, 2021