Category Archives: Orillia News
Midland Traffic Stop Leads To Loaded Gun and Crack Cocaine
A traffic stop in Midland has resulted in drug and weapons charges. On Saturday night, officers pulled over a back dodge pick up truck near Yonge and Hartman Drive, and while speaking with the driver,...
Aug 16, 2020
No Jackpot Winner In Friday Night's Lotto Max Draw
No winning ticket was sold for the jackpot worth $20-million in Friday's night Lotto Max draw. That means the big prize for the next Lotto Max draw on Aug. 18, will grow to an estimated $25-million.
Aug 15, 2020
Orillia OPP Investigating After Dogs Left In Vehicle
OPP are investigating an altercation that occurred after two dogs were reportedly left in a vehicle in Orillia. Wednesday just before 6 pm, a couple were at a Front Street North business when they saw...
Aug 14, 2020
Gyms And Rec Centres Can Increase Capacities Starting Saturday
The time is right to open the Province up a little more to help people get active again. Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that gyms and recreation facilities can increase their capacity limits as...
Aug 14, 2020
Serious Crash In Springwater Township
A man has been taken to the hospital following a collision in Springwater Township. OPP say two vehicles collided on Highway 26 between Golf Course Road and Wilson Drive this morning (Friday). The man...
Aug 14, 2020
Province Announces More Money For School Social Distancing, Air Quality Upgrades And At-Home Learning
Ontario's Education Minister Stephen Lecce has announced that school boards will be able to invest half a billion in funding to support local priorities aimed at more social distancing in class. Medic...
Aug 13, 2020
Orillia Man Charged After Alleged Child Sexual Assault In Washroom At Tudhope Park
OPP have charged a 29-year-old Orillia man with sexual assault and forcible confinement after police say a 6-year-old child was sexually assaulted in Tudhope Park. Police report that a male entered th...
Aug 13, 2020
Arrests Come In Orillia Thefts From Vehicles Cases
Two people have been charged in relation to thefts from vehicles in Orillia. The incidents happened on Aug 10th on Elmer Avenue and Brandon Crescent. In both of the incidents, debit and credit cards w...
Aug 13, 2020
Severn Man Wins Big With Lotto 6/49
A Severn man is close to $108,000 richer after winning the Lotto 6/49 recently. Jerry Millar won $107,706.50 in the July 25th draw after matching five numbers plus the bonus number to win the prize. T...
Aug 13, 2020
No Clothing Or Electronics Collection in 2020
The county of Simcoe has decided to cancel this year's clothing and electronics collections. The curbside pick ups were supposed to happen between August 31 and September 25. But the county has been t...
Aug 13, 2020