Category Archives: Orillia News
Barrie Recycling Depot Opens Today
Starting today, a Recycling Depot is opening at the lower gate area of Barrie's landfill. It will operate Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will accept recyclable materials that...
Aug 25, 2020
Missing Waterloo Man May Be In Orillia, But Police Say Do Not Approach Him
A man reported missing in Waterloo may be in the Orillia area, but police say you should not approach him. Police say 36 year old Vincent Paolini was last seen in the Stanley Park area on Sunday and w...
Aug 25, 2020
Bayfield Street Construction Has Begun
Resurfacing of Bayfield Street in Barrie has begun. The project includes the section of Bayfield from Cundles Road to Livingstone Street. The work is expected to be completed by October. For more info...
Aug 25, 2020
Little Girl On SUP Hit By Boat in Georgian Bay
An 11 year old girl is lucky to have escaped any serious injuries, after her paddleboard was hit by a boat in Georgian Bay Township. Police say the accident happened on Saturday afternoon in Wood Land...
Aug 25, 2020
$7.65 Million To Help Human Trafficking Victims
Human traffickers in Ontario are being put on notice. Today Premier Doug Ford told criminals involved in the trafficking rings that the justice system is coming for them. The Province is pledging $7.6...
Aug 24, 2020
Barrie Man Charged Following Collision In Essa
A 25-year-old Barrie man faces charges after a two-vehicle collision in Essa. It happened Saturday night on Mill Street near Brentwood Drive when a Chevrolet Cobalt and a Ford pickup collided. The Cob...
Aug 24, 2020 OPP Patrol car
Local Construction Company Donates $12K To Revamp Soldiers’ Mental Health Space
A local construction company wants to help support mental health programs in the community. Brothers David and Rick Rimkey, owners of R&F Construction Inc. DKI, have each contributed $6,000 to sup...
Aug 24, 2020
Erin O'Toole Is Canada's New Conservative Party Leader
There is a new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada today. Erin O'Toole was finally chosen among four candidates last night, after a third round of balloting that came hours later than expected....
Aug 24, 2020
Portion Of Barrie's Hurst Drive Closed Until November
A portion of Hurst Drive in Barrie is closed until the fall. Starting today, Hurst from Little Ave - Minet's Point Rd will be closed for construction. However, local traffic, buses, emergency vehicles...
Aug 24, 2020
Body Found In Barrie's Sunnidale Park
Barrie Police are investigating, after a man's body was found in Sunnidale Park. Police were called to the park on Saturday morning, when the body was discovered. A spokesperson says the death does no...
Aug 24, 2020