Category Archives: Orillia News
Motorcyclist Dies in Orillia Crash
A motorcyclist from Barrie has been killed in a crash in Orillia. OPP say the bike collided with a tractor trailer at Highway 12 and Memorial Avenue around 4 p.m. Tuesday. A 21-year-old male victim wa...
Aug 16, 2023 OPP Photo Via X.
Orillia takes next steps towards advancing climate change adaptation
Orillia Council received the City's new Climate Change Adaptation Strategy at its meeting held on Aug. 14, 2023. The adaptation strategy builds upon the existing actions taken by the City to address c...
Aug 15, 2023 Source: City of Orillia.
Barrie Resident Wins $259,946 Playing The Lottery
Panagiotis Katehos of Barrie can "find his possible" after winning a LOTTO 6/49 second prize worth $259,946.50 in the July 19, 2023 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Panagiotis, a 67-year-old father and grandfather, s...
Aug 15, 2023
Death of Inmate at Beaver Creek Institution
On August 13, 2023, Jaime Restrepo, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in the prison's custody. At the time of death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence, which comm...
Aug 14, 2023 Beaver Creek Institution In Gravenhurst
Muskoka Taking Strides to Increase Access to High-Quality Affordable Child Care
Through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement (CWELCC), Muskoka is making progress to increase access to more affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning child care for fa...
Aug 14, 2023
Highway 11 Expected To Be Partly Closed Saturday Following Pedestrian-Involved Collision
Local OPP is warning of traffic disruptions on Highway 11 after a pedestrian-involved collision. The collision happened at around 5 o'clock this morning when a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. One man...
Aug 12, 2023 Photo from OPP
Police Charge Quebec Man With July 6th Bank Robbery
Orillia OPP has laid charges following their investigation into a bank robbery last month. A 54-year-old man from Quebec is charged with: - Robbery using a firearm - two counts - Disguise with intent ...
Aug 12, 2023 OPP Logo
OPP Look For Suspect Vehicle After Hit & Run; Pedestrian Taken To Hospital
Orillia OPP is investigating a collision where a pedestrian was struck by an SUV in a hit & run. On Thursday night, just before 10:30, police were called to the incident on Mary Street. The pedest...
Aug 12, 2023 An example of a Ford Edge Platinum. (Photo provided by Orillia OPP)
OPP Requesting Assistance After Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Overnight
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian that occurred in the City of Orillia. On August ...
Aug 11, 2023
Orillia Considering Financial Assistance For Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades.
The City of Orillia is looking at helping residents pay for things like energy-efficient windows and doors, heat pumps, and solar panels. This is part of Orillia's climate change action plan and city ...
Aug 11, 2023