Category Archives: Orillia News
Gravenhurst Fire Department looking for new firefighters
The Gravenhurst Fire Department is recruiting new members for the Kilworthy and Barkway stations. People interested in applying should have a desire to learn new transferable skills and an interest in...
Jan 15, 2024
Environment Canada Calling For Heavy Snowfall, Gusting Winds
A multi-day snow squall warning is in effect for the region. Environment Canada says that we can expect 15-40cm of snow by Monday evening, with peak snowfall rates of more than 5cm per hour. Heavy sno...
Jan 14, 2024 A winter weather system moving across southwestern Ontario is expected to bring 15-40cm of snow between January 14 -16, 2024. (Image via Environment Canada)
Winter Weather, Gusting Winds Takes Toll On Weekend Travel Plans
A wintery blast of weather is causing some issues on the roads this morning, but overall local routes are seeing bare and wet conditions, with some snow cover. The 400 to Barrie is currently listed as...
Jan 13, 2024 Forecasted road conditions as reported by Ontario511.ca
Safe Snowmobiling Means Not Going Out Until It Is Safe
Ahead of Snowmobile Safety Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to stay off Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trails, which remain closed at this time. They ...
Jan 12, 2024 Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography
Funding to Construct Affordable Rental Units Now Available
To support the need to boost the supply of affordable housing in our communities, the District is now welcoming applications for funds to construct affordable rental units in Muskoka. On December 18, ...
Jan 11, 2024
OPP Investigating Fatal Collision Between Train and Vehicle in Gravenhurst
A section of Winhara Road in Gravenhurst was closed for an investigation after a fatal collision between a motor vehicle and a train earlier today. Listeners reported the incident at the train tracks ...
Jan 10, 2024
Gravenhurst Once Again One Of The Top CNOY Fundraisers - But G.A.P Still Needs Your Help
Gravenhurst Against Poverty (G.A.P.) is hosting the next Gravenhurst Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk and this year's campaign is off to another great start. At the time of writing, G...
Jan 08, 2024
32 Year Old charged With Drug Possession & Impaired Driving
The Orillia OPP has arrested and charged a male driver with numerous driving-related charges, including operation while impaired. On December 31st, 2023, just before midnight, Orillia OPP received inf...
Jan 08, 2024
Collision Involving Police Cruiser in Orillia
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a motor vehicle collision at Highway 12 and Monarch Drive in the City of Orillia. On January 4, 2024, about 5...
Jan 05, 2024 Photo from OPP
OPP Investigating Snowmobile Trailer Theft
Members of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a theft of a covered snowmobile trailer. On January 1, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a white...
Jan 05, 2024