Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP's Project Axle Investigation Results In Five Arrests
The OPP"s Project Axle investigation has led to five arrests in Penetanguishene, Tiny, Bracebridge and North York. It spanned multiple months involving over 16 separate thefts of various equipment acr...
Jun 29, 2020
Newborn Left In Hot Car
A 40 year old woman has been charged after a newborn baby was left in a hot vehicle in Innisfil. Police say that around 12:50 P.M. today (Friday), they were called to a plaza parking lot on Innisfil B...
Jun 26, 2020
$4 Million Announced To Help Seniors In Their Communities
The Province has announced $4 million in funding to help organizations that help seniors in their communities. Premier Doug Ford says the money will help seniors combat social isolation, improve finan...
Jun 26, 2020
Drug Bust In Orillia
Two people have been arrested in a drug trafficking case in Orillia. Last evening (Thursday), OPP searched a home on Shannon Street and seized a large amount of cocaine along with cash and other items...
Jun 26, 2020
Yard Sales Are Now Allowed In Barrie
You can now go garage sailing in Barrie. The city is lifting the ban on yard sales, effective immediately. There is still a limit of 10 people allowed at public gatherings and events which applies to ...
Jun 26, 2020 Bob n Renee / CC
Trudeau Says Military-Red Cross LTC Transition Will Occur Once Situations Stabilize
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau says the country's military is preparing for a gradual withdrawal from Long term Care (LTC) homes in Ontario and Quebec and that the Red Cross will assume care at the remain...
Jun 26, 2020
Midland Wants Ideas For 2020 Time Capsule
Midland is looking for ideas from the community about what to include in a 2020 time capsule. (I personally think a non-medical mask should be one item.) The town says the time capsule should contain ...
Jun 26, 2020
New Job Portal In Simcoe County
Looking for a job? Simcoe County, the Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board and both Orillia and Barrie are launching a new interactive job portal. The Work in Simcoe County site uses an automate...
Jun 26, 2020
Suspected Drunk Driver Caught On Citizen's Dash Cam
A suspected drunk driver has been caught on a citizen's dash-cam and the OPP is sharing the video to the public. Ontario Provincial Police say the video shows a suspected impaired driver on Highway 40...
Jun 26, 2020
Canadian Military Mission At Long-Term Care Homes Ends Today
Hundreds of Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to long-term care facilities in the province are heading home today, as their mission comes to an end. Around 500 military members were deployed in A...
Jun 26, 2020