Category Archives: Orillia News
Barrie Man Dead Following Single Vehicle Collision In French River
A 43-year-old Barrie man is dead following a single-vehicle collision on Highway 69. It happened in French River yesterday (Tuesday, July 6th) afternoon and involved a northbound pickup truck that cro...
Jul 07, 2021 OPP Cruiser
Two Suspects Facing Charges In Barrie Schoolyard Assault
Barrie police say two suspects have been identified and now face a number of charges in connection with a schoolyard assault. Police say a 13 year old girl was at Emma King Elementary School on Cundle...
Jul 07, 2021
Wasaga Beach Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges
A 24-year-old Wasaga Beach man faces impaired driving charges after being stopped by police in Carling Township. Today at 1 am OPP stopped the vehicle he was driving in Killbear Provincial Park and de...
Jul 07, 2021 Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police
Nursing Home Restrictions Starting To Ease Today
Restrictions in nursing homes across the province are starting to ease today. "As we cautiously and safely reopen the province, no one deserves to enjoy the reopening more than long-term care resident...
Jul 07, 2021
Suspicious Death Investigation in Tay Township
The OPP is investigating a suspicious death in Tay Township. Police say a man was found dead outside a home on Old Fort Road on Monday night. A death investigation is being conducted by the Southern G...
Jul 06, 2021
Trudeau Announces $38.7 Million For Cowessess First Nation Child & Family Services System
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $38.7 million for the implementation of a Cowessess First Nation Child and Family Services system. The move supports the 1st ever coordination agreement to ...
Jul 06, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 4 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Bracebridge and one each in Barrie and Midland. Today's update also includes 1...
Jul 06, 2021
Two Suspects Wanted in Barrie Schoolyard Assault.
Two young men are being sought by Barrie police after a 13-year-old girl was assaulted Monday in the schoolyard of Emma King Elementary School on Cundles Road. Police say the victim was sitting on a u...
Jul 06, 2021
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Entering Cocoon Phase
The gypsy moth caterpillars taking over trees in the province are morphing into the pupal (cocoon) stage this month and there are steps you can take to help control next year's population. -Placing bu...
Jul 06, 2021
Barrie Police Community Parks Survey
Barrie Police want to hear about your experiences in our neighbourhood parks. It says the feedback provided will help to guide ongoing initiatives to enhance community safety and well-being. The surve...
Jul 06, 2021