Category Archives: Orillia News
Barrie Police car damaged in collision
On Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 1:30 a.m., a fully marked Barrie Police car was travelling eastbound on Georgian Drive while responding to a priority call with its emergency equipment activated when a ...
Jul 31, 2023
Temporary Road Closures For Muskoka Pride Parade In Bracebridge This Sunday
There will be the following Temporary Road Closures in Bracebridge on Sunday, July 30th for the Muskoka Pride Festival and Parade. LOCATIONS: Rene Caisse Laneway 7:00AM - 6:00PM James Street (from Ann...
Jul 28, 2023
Orillia Terry Fox Run Organizers Gearing Up for 2023 Event
Forty-three years ago today, Terry Fox inspired hundreds of area residents and visitors at the Orillia Aquatheatre with his determination and resilience. The all-volunteer Orillia Terry Fox Run organi...
Jul 27, 2023 Owen Byrne / CC
Orillia opens cooling centres July 26 due to heat warning
Due to the heat warning in place, the City of Orillia is opening air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use. The City encourages anyone - especially those susceptible to extreme heat...
Jul 26, 2023 Source: City of Orillia.
Occupants Escape Early Morning Fire in Utterson
Around 1 am, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Mainhood Road in Utterson. Crews from Station 5 in Port Sydney, Station 1 in Huntsville, and Station 4 in Bays...
Jul 26, 2023
Heat Warning Issued for Some Local Communities
A heat warning has been issued for some communities in our region for Wednesday, July 26 through to Friday, July 28. Presently these areas include: Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago Barrie - Collingwood...
Jul 25, 2023 SMDHU Logo
Muskoka Pride Week Flag Raisings
Once again, all of the communities in Muskoka have raised the Rainbow Pride flag in celebration of Muskoka Pride Week, which runs July 22 - 30. The Townships of Muskoka Lakes, Georgian Bay, and Lake o...
Jul 25, 2023
Overnight Ramp and Road Closures Planned For West St. Highway 11 Interchange.
As work continues on a new overpass and interchange at Highway 11 and West St./Burnside Line in Orillia, overnight road closures are planned. On July 25, 26, and 27 ramps and sections of roadway will ...
Jul 25, 2023 Construction of a new overpass and interchange at Highway 11 and West St. in Orillia.
Essa Township To Deploy Photo Radar
Photo radar is being deployed in Essa Township. A news release from the municipality says the automated speed enforcement cameras will be installed in community safety zones where speeding has been a ...
Jul 25, 2023
Suspects Wanted in Bracebridge Break-In.
Police have released images of two suspects wanted in a break-in Monday in Bracebridge. OPP say the pair were observed by a homeowner on Ontario Street, when they smashed a rear patio door, helped the...
Jul 25, 2023 OPP Photos