Category Archives: Orillia News
Police investigate fatal motor vehicle collision
On Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10:15 p.m., officers from the Barrie Police Service responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Big Bay Point Road and Leggott Avenue involving a pedestrian who ...
Jul 24, 2023 Source: Barrie Police
Orillia OPP Investigate Fatal Collision on Highway 11 in Severn Township
Orillia OPP are investigating a collision in Severn Township that claimed the life of one person. Just before 11 o'clock last night, police responded to a crash on Highway 11, where police found a min...
Jul 23, 2023 Source: OPP
Mariposa Belle Yacht Race Happens Today
The Mariposa Belle Yacht Race takes place in Orillia today. Hosted by the Champlain Sailing Club, the event is not really a race, but more of a family-oriented fun way to enjoy the water. This is the ...
Jul 22, 2023
Impaired Driver Ends Up in the Swamp off Hwy 400
A motorist on Highway 400 contacted the OPP Communication Centre after observing a vehicle down in the swamp area off the east side of Highway 400 at the northbound off ramp to Highway 12, Tay Townshi...
Jul 21, 2023
Investing in Gravenhurst 2023 - Facilities-related projects
The Town of Gravenhurst is making investments in various facilities-related improvement projects. Review the list for details and timelines or see the PDF version. Gull Lake Rotary Park Accessible Was...
Jul 21, 2023 Town of Gravenhurst
City introduces a shuttle to provide alternative options to those leaving Central North Correctional Centre
The City of Barrie and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General have reached an agreement for the City to pilot a shuttle service that will allow individuals released from Central North Correctio...
Jul 19, 2023 City Of Barrie Logo
Federal Offender Known To Frequent Orillia Area Wanted on Canada Wide Warrant
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of Statutory Rele...
Jul 19, 2023
Keys and wallet were in stolen pickup truck in Barrie
The Barrie Police Service is reminding car and pickup truck owners to never leave your vehicle unattended and unlocked and to never leave keys, wallets, purses, or valuables behind. Yesterday morning ...
Jul 18, 2023
'Lean' training for Gravenhurst staff results in significant savings, improved customer service
In the last two years, more than 100 Town of Gravenhurst staff have completed what's known as 'Lean' training, leading to over $450,000 in savings for the organization. "On behalf of council, I congra...
Jul 17, 2023 Town of Gravenhurst
Temporary on-street parking restrictions in effect for the Muskoka Arts and Crafts Summer Show
The Town of Bracebridge will implement on-street parking restrictions and detours from July 14 to 16 to help facilitate traffic to the Muskoka Arts and Crafts Summer Show taking place in Annie William...
Jul 14, 2023