Category Archives: Orillia News
Ice Storm, Freezing Rain Could Cause Issues For Region
An ice storm is forecasted for the weekend that will bring prolonged periods of freezing rain to the region. Ice buildup could cause widespread power outages and slippery road conditions. With up to 2...
Mar 29, 2025 Forecasted road conditions for the region as Environment Canada predicts freezing rain for March 29, 2025 (image via Ontario 511)
TWO MEN WANTED AFTER GUNS SEIZED
Bracebridge OPP is looking for information after two people fled from a RIDE program on Tuesday night in Bracebridge. Around 11pm police were conducting a RIDE program on Ecclestone Drive. A black Cad...
Mar 28, 2025
ORILLIA ICE STORM PREPAREDNESS MEASURES
The City of Orillia is preparing for forecasted weekend ice storm and asking residents to do the same. According to an Envioronment Canada Special Weather Statement, the region should prepare for sign...
Mar 27, 2025
ORILLIA INVESTING IN PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT
The City of Orillia will invest 500 thousand dollars toward physician recruitment. The funding will go to the Orillia & Lake Country Physician Recruitment Committee. The Orillia region curr...
Mar 25, 2025
ORILLIA OPP CHARGE WOMAN WITH STUNT DRIVING
Orillia OPP put the brakes on a woman charged with stunt driving. She was pulled over on highway 11 north in Oro-Medonte Monday having been clocked at 157km/hr in a posted 90. The 50-year-old from Ram...
Mar 24, 2025
Tay Township Resident Charged Following OPP Drug Search
OPP officers from the Orillia and Southern Georgian Bay Detachments seized suspected drugs and a weapon during a recent search. Police executed a search warrant at an address on Highway 93 Waverly in ...
Mar 23, 2025 Police seized drugs, cash, vehicles, and high end clothing as part of a drug investigation in Tay Township. One person was charged (image via OPP)
Midland Woman Charged With Driving While Impaired By Drugs
A Midland woman is now facing charges after police from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment received reports of an impaired driver on Friday. Police were called to Yonge Street in Midland just be...
Mar 23, 2025 Image: OPP Cruiser
DO YOU KNOW THIS WOMAN?
This female is a suspect in an ongoing criminal investigation involving two seniors who had their wallets stolen at a Barrie grocery store on March 19. If you recognize or know her, please email cmann...
Mar 21, 2025
AGE FRIENDLY GRANTS AVAILABLE IN SIMCOE COUNTY
Residents of Simcoe County once again have access to a grant program that helps seniors 60+ stay safely in their own homes. The Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant is back with $500K in funding. The pr...
Mar 20, 2025
NEW ONLINE APPT. BOOKING FOR THOSE WITHOUT A DOCTOR
The Couchiching Ontario Health Team and The Family Health Team have announced an online appointment booking system, and the launch of the Couchiching Family Physician & Nurse Practitioner Wait Lis...
Mar 19, 2025