Category Archives: Orillia News

A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for most of south-central Ontario. Environment Canada says a band of snow is forecast to move across the area this morning, which will become heavy at tim...

Starting today, some rec centres in Barrie are reopening. Allandale, East Bayfield and Holly Community Centres are now available for use of the pool, ice and fitness centre, as well as in-person fitne...

It's National Cupcake Day. The nationwide fundraiser is in support of participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada. You can register for free and enter the virtual cupcake dec...

A 13 year old boy has been struck and killed by a train in Springwater, while out walking his dog. Police say the accident happened around 930 Sunday morning near Baldwick Lane north of Highway 90. Hu...

A 38-year-old woman has been taken to hospital, after a stabbing in Barrie. Police say they responded to a report of a stabbing at 1:30am on Saturday morning in the area of Milligan's Pond, where the ...

Bracebridge OPP have issued an appeal to sledders to use caution on the trails. They were called to three snowmobile crashes Friday and Saturday, that resulted in injuries. The first occurred in Brace...

A cyber attack means Lakehead University's winter break is being extended by an extra four days. Classes were to resume Monday, but that has been put off until Friday. The attack resulted in the shut ...

It's the Coldest Night of the Year! The COVID-safe, family-friendly walk raises money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. You can walk virtually or in-person. For...

A man reported missing early Friday in Tiny Township has been found dead. Southern Georgian Bay OPP were dispatched to a home near the western end of the 17th Concession in Tiny Township after family ...

A Barrie police constable has been charged with two counts of fraud, and one count of possession of proceeds of crime. A news release says the constable has been absent from active duty since November...