Category Archives: Orillia News
Successful Equine Extrication south of Alliston
"Donte" the horse is fine, but he did undergo quite an ordeal. Nottawasaga OPP, New Tecumseth Fire, Simcoe County Paramedics, Two Tack Emergency Medical Services and a local veterinarian, all worked t...
May 06, 2024 OPP Photo
Barrie Man Charged Following Nottawasaga OPP Investigation Into Intimate Partner Violence
Nottawasaga OPP says that a 39-year-old man from Barrie is facing several charges after police executed a warrant related to intimate partner violence. On May 2, the Crime Reduction Unit, along with B...
May 05, 2024 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Two People Charged Following Police Search; Firearm Seized
A 37-year-old man from Ramara is being charged with trafficking a firearm and robbery after Orillia OPP's street crimes unit executed a search warrant for controlled substances in the city. The weapon...
May 05, 2024
OPP Investigate Six-Vehicle Crash On Hwy 400 That Claimed The Life Of One Person
OPP from Aurora are continuing their investigation into a six-vehicle collision that happened on Highway 400 in Innisfil. The crash happened Friday evening on the 400 near Simcoe Road 89. A witness re...
Apr 28, 2024 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Teen Driver Charged After Doing "Doughnuts" And Hitting Light Post
Orillia OPP has charged a young driver following a single-vehicle collision with a light post. Police say that around 11:30 on Thursday morning, they were called to Collegiate Drive after a vehicle wa...
Apr 27, 2024
OPP Search For Person Who Went Missing On Lake St. George
Orillia OPP says they're currently looking for a person who went missing after last being seen on Lake St. George in Severn Township. Just after 5 p.m. yesterday, OPP along with Severn Fire and Simcoe...
Apr 27, 2024
Classic Corvette Totaled in Tiny Township Crash
A motorist from Penetanguishene faces impaired charges after a vintage Corvette ended up in the woods of Tiny Township Monday night. Police say the 70's era classic car left Rue Lafontaine and ended u...
Apr 23, 2024 OPP Photo
Orillia Now Has A Street Honouring Gordon Lightfoot.
Orillia's Centennial Drive is being renamed Lightfoot Drive, in honour of legendary singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. Council passed the necessary bylaw Monday afternoon. The route runs along Or...
Apr 22, 2024 Source: City of Orillia
Orillia OPP Looking for Shoplifters
Orillia OPP have released images of two suspects wanted for several thefts at a local business. Police say the thefts occurred over a couple days in February. Anyone with information is asked to contr...
Apr 22, 2024 Source: OPP
Parks Canada Releasing Water From Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching.
Parks Canada advises that due to higher-than-normal water levels on Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching, the discharge valves at Lock 42 - Couchiching, near Washago, have been opened. This operation will imm...
Apr 16, 2024 File Image of Lock 42- Couchiching.
Source: Parks Canada.