Category Archives: Orillia News
Three Charged Following 2017 Dodge Ram Theft
A stolen vehicle in Bracebridge has led to three men being charged in Innisfil. Police searched an Innisfil residential property recently and recovered a stolen 2017 Dodge Ram, keys and personal prope...
Jun 15, 2020
$13 Million For Ontario's Hard-Hit Tourism Sector
Covid-19 public health, economic and social crises' continue to hit Ontario's tourism economy hard. Today Ontario's Minister for Heritage and Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Lisa MacLeod announc...
Jun 15, 2020
Orillia Resident Airlifted to Toronto Following Collision
The investigation continues after a collision that resulted in an Orillia woman being airlifted to a Toronto hospital. Last night around 7:30 pm, Orillia OPP responded after a vehicle ended up in a di...
Jun 15, 2020
Ford Says More Ontario Regions Can Enter Stage 2
More areas of Ontario are set to enter the Stage 2 reopening phase this Friday. Today, Premier Doug Ford announced that Durham, Hamilton, York, Halton, Niagara, Haldimand-Norfolk and Sarnia-Lambton Co...
Jun 15, 2020
Man Charged With Trying To Obtain Sexual Services
A 58 year old Huntsville man has been charged with fraud under $5,000 and communication with someone for the purpose of obtaining sexual services in Orillia. Orillia OPP and the OPP's Anti-Human Traff...
Jun 15, 2020
Canada Emergency Response Benefit To Be Extended
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be extended. He confirmed this today, saying too many Canadians are still struggling to make ends meet or find jobs...
Jun 15, 2020
Suspected Impaired Boater Arrested In Penetanguishene Bay
A suspected impaired boater has been arrested on Penetanguishene bay. Police say around 6 last night, the marine unit stopped a vessel near the Town Dock to perform an equipment check. Upon speaking w...
Jun 15, 2020
Fatal Barrie Crash Under Investigation
A 31 year old man is dead, after a crash in Barrie. It happened on Saturday night on Essa, just south of McKay Road, when a vehicle left the road and rolled several times, ejecting the driver. Few oth...
Jun 15, 2020
It's Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is spreading awareness and sharing resources in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which takes place today. Police say it is estimated that six to 10 per c...
Jun 15, 2020
Barrie's Newest Pot Shop Opens For Business
Barrie's newest pot shop is officially open for business. Star Buds Cannabis Co. has opened its doors at 181 Livingstone Street East. The company is also opening a location at 500 Huronia Road in the ...
Jun 15, 2020