Category Archives: Orillia News
Police Investigating Possible Dog Theft In Innisfil
There has been a possible dog theft in Innisfil. South Simcoe Police say six-month old Mastiff/Lab mix "Jake" was last seen on Saturday night, in the 10th Line and Purvis Street area. Police say the d...
May 25, 2021
Barrie Rotary Fun Run Is Underway
The Annual Rotary Fun Run and Walk is underway in Barrie. Anyone can participate! Rally your friends, family, neighbours, co-workers, or teammates to do a 5 kilometre or 10-kilometre walk or run aroun...
May 25, 2021
It's National Boat Safety Awareness Week
It is National Boat Safety Awareness Week. The purpose of this initiative, managed by the CSBC (Canadian Safe Boating Council) and its partners, is to promote safe and responsible boating practices. I...
May 25, 2021
Barrie Police Looking For "Dangerous" Dirt Bikers
Barrie Police are looking for a couple of local dirt bike riders, following an incident in the city's southwest end. Police say around 7 o'clock Monday night, two loud dirt bikes almost struck a cruis...
May 25, 2021
New Playground Proposals For Stonemanor Woods In Springwater
Springwater Township is calling on Stonemanor Woods residents to have their say on a new playground structure. It will be located at the corner of Victoria Wood Avenue and Daly Court. Some of the othe...
May 25, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Receipts Available Online
Starting today, Ontarians will be able to access proof of their COVID-19 vaccination online. It's not a passport of any kind, but the provincial government says residents will be able to log in to the...
May 25, 2021
OPP Seeking Suspects In Gravenhurst Thefts.
The OPP are looking for thieves who took items from a couple of businesses in the industrial area of George Beard Lane in Gravenhurst. On May 21, tools were stolen from several vehicles at a plumbing ...
May 23, 2021 Image: OPP Cruiser
Local Real Estate Associations Join Forces.
The Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors is merging with the Lakelands Realtors Association. The new group will be called the Trillium Realtors association and include realtors from Simcoe, G...
May 23, 2021
Motorcycle Collides With Ambulance in Barrie.
Barrie Police are looking for witnesses or dash cam video of a crash between a motorcycle and an ambulance that occurred at Bayfield St. and Livingstone Road, just after 6 p.m. Saturday. A passenger o...
May 23, 2021
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports 45 New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 45 new COVID-19 cases today and one more death. 19 of the cases are in Barrie, 5 are in Orillia and there are 2 in Penetanguishene, and 3 in Midlan...
May 21, 2021