Category Archives: Orillia News
Speeder Nabbed In Springwater
Police have nabbed a speeder in Springwater Township. Officers stopped a vehicle on County Road 29 last night (Wednesday). Police say the vehicle was going 135 km/h in an 80 zone. A 35 year old from T...
Jul 23, 2020
Federal Offender Wanted On Canada-Wide Warrant May Be In Barrie, Orillia Or Wasaga Beach
A federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant may be in the Barrie, Orillia, Oro-Medonte and Wasaga Beach areas. Police say Mark Whyte is currently serving a thirteen (13) year sentence for break...
Jul 23, 2020
Baseball Is Back!
Baseball is back! One of the biggest changes the MLB adopted is the shortening of its regular season to just 60 games. There are also some new rules, such as teams in the National League being able to...
Jul 23, 2020
Orillia OPP Arrest Four Suspected Drunk Drivers Within 24 Hours
Orillia OPP has arrested and charged four suspected (4) impaired drivers in the span of 24 hours. On Saturday night, officers investigated a vehicle stopped on the side of Highway 12 near 11 and deter...
Jul 23, 2020
Shoplifter Arrested In Midland
A 33-year-old man's been charged with shoplifting at a Midland retail store on Highway 93. This after an OPP officer saw him leave the store with what appeared to be unpaid items which were then recov...
Jul 22, 2020
Swim Advisory Posted For Couchiching Beach
A swim advisory has been issued for Couchiching Beach in Orillia. It's due to a higher than normal bacteria count. Advisories are issued when bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the ...
Jul 22, 2020
Driver Charged With Impaired In Midland
OPP have charged a 43-year-old Mississauga man after getting calls about an erratic driver. Police stopped the vehicle on Balm Beach Road at Sundowner Road in Midland today at 2:45 am after getting a ...
Jul 22, 2020
Charges Laid In String Of Thefts
A 31 year old Wasaga Beach man faces a number of theft related charges. On July 13, OPP were called about a suspicious vehicle at a home on Port Severn Road North, Georgian Bay Township. Officers foun...
Jul 22, 2020
Ford Comments On Karahalios Caucus Departure
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has commented on his booting of Belinda Karahalios from the Progressive Conservative caucus. She voted against a bill that gives the government powers to extend or amend some...
Jul 22, 2020
Orillia Farmers Market Reopens This Saturday
The Orillia Farmers Market opens for the season this weekend! The market will run from 8 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday now with enhanced Covid-19 safety and protocols. Mayor Steve Clarke says the City'...
Jul 22, 2020