Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Investigating ATV Theft in Gravenhurst
The OPP is investigating an ATV Theft in Gravenhurst. It was stolen May 15th from a business on Muskoka Road - it had been stolen overnight between May 14-15th. The ATV was located by a member of the ...
May 16, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
ATV Operator Airlifted With Injuries Following Collision In Bracebridge
OPP responded to a single-vehicle all-terrain vehicle (ATV) collision at an address on Chrysler Road in Bracebridge Saturday just after 4:30 p.m. Two people were riding an ATV on a private trail when ...
May 15, 2023
OPP Say One Bad Decision Can Cause a Road Fatality
Following a year that marked the highest number of fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police-(OPP)-patrolled roads in 16 years, the OPP is reporting that the majority of the 359 people killed in 2022 po...
May 15, 2023
Simcoe County Offers Compost, Mulch To Local Residents
A popular springtime tradition has returned to Simcoe County. For those looking to add nutrients to their lawns and gardens, compost is available for sale at the county's waste facilities. Until the e...
May 13, 2023
Oro-Medonte Firefighters Invite Public To Open Houses For Emergency Preparedness Week
Oro-Medonte is marking Emergency Preparedness Week today with open houses and pancake breakfasts at all six of its fire stations. The events take place from 9 a.m. until noon at fire halls in Shanty B...
May 13, 2023
Orillia OPP Continue Investigation Into Two-Vehicle Collision On Old Barrie Road
Orillia OPP are investigating a serious collision that happened on Old Barrie Road in Oro-Medonte yesterday. Just before 1:30 yesterday afternoon, police were called to the two-vehicle collision on Ol...
May 13, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Driver Airlifted Following Crash In Oro Medonte
Orillia OPP is currently investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on Old Barrie Road in Oro-Medonte. Just before 1:30 p.m., they were dispatched to Line 14 for a report of a two-vehicle collisi...
May 12, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Britton Gallery Supports Muskoka Conservancy
Muskoka Conservancy has received a generous donation from local artist, Miranda Britton, of Britton Gallery in Bracebridge. Britton designed a limited-edition pendant that was for sale throughout Apri...
May 12, 2023
Province Allowing Free Fishing For Mother's Day Weekend
To kick off the spring fishing season, families, fishing enthusiasts, and first-time anglers across Ontario can celebrate Mother's Day this weekend with free fishing. Graydon Smith, Ontario's Minister...
May 12, 2023 Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography
Infrastructure Improvements Coming for Killbear and Oastler Lake Provincial Parks
The Ontario government is investing $7,270,000 to build, maintain and revitalize infrastructure at Killbear and Oastler Lake Provincial Parks. This investment will improve the visitor experience and b...
May 12, 2023 David Stanley / CC