Category Archives: Orillia News
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
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