Category Archives: Orillia News
King Street Rejuvenation Project In Final Stages
The remaining spring work and final touches on the King Street Rejuvenation project in Midland have begun this week! The Town has been planning the revitalization of King Street from Bayshore Drive to...
Apr 07, 2021
Speeding Vehicle In Port Severn Leads To Impaired Driving Charges
A speeding vehicle on Highway 400 near Port Severn has resulted in impaired driving charges. Police say a vehicle was stopped for speeding on Saturday night and further investigation led to the seizur...
Apr 06, 2021 Image from Twitter
Arrest Made In Alleged Sexual Assaults In Alliston and Barrie
The OPP say an arrest has been made in connection with the a sexual assault investigation involving two 17 year old victims. Police say the accused owns two food businesses, one in Alliston and a seco...
Apr 06, 2021 OPP Logo
Two Barrie Police Service Officers Test Positive For COVID-19
Two Barrie Police officers have tested positive for COVID-19. The officers, who tested positive this past weekend, work in a small, specialized unit. The Health Unit has since declared a workplace bre...
Apr 06, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Tuesday Includes 371 New Cases, And Three More Deaths
In its first update since the Easter Long Weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 371 new cases of COVID-19, along with 3 more deaths related to the virus. The health unit also s...
Apr 06, 2021
$12. 5 Million To Strengthen Mental Health Services For OPP And Their Families
The OPP is set to receive $12.5 million over three years to strengthen mental health services for police and their families. The funding will help hire 20 more mental health support staff and also enh...
Apr 06, 2021 Official Logo of the OPP
Ontario Moves Into Phase Two Of Its Vaccine Rollout Plan
Ontario is moving into Phase Two of its vaccine rollout plan. Premier Doug Ford says getting ahead of the virus means actions need to be taken on many fronts. "Building on the work done to protect lon...
Apr 06, 2021
Woman Struck By Vehicle In Orillia Parking Lot
OPP are seeking witnesses after a 47-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle in an Orillia parking lot. Police responded on April 1st just after 11 pm to a Murphy Road parking lot. The vehicle involved...
Apr 06, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR
Ontario's Restaurants Write Open Letter To Premier
Restaurants across the province have written an open letter to Premier Doug Ford. It says last week's abrupt move to shut down all restaurant dining so soon after easing restrictions has cost Ontario'...
Apr 06, 2021
Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign Begins
The Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign is underway. It rallies Canadians to support and remember those affected by cancer. And with nearly 1 in 2 Canadians diagnosed in their lifetime, almost...
Apr 06, 2021