Category Archives: Orillia News
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
Stunt driver arrested for assault
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 12:25 p.m., a member of the Barrie Police Service Traffic Unit was enforcing the posted speed limit on Essa Rd., near Beacon Rd., when a motor vehicle was observed trav...
Jul 14, 2023 Source: Barrie Police
Two People in Custody Following Weapons Call In Orillia
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals in relation to a weapons call in the area of Davey Drive in Orillia. On July 12, 2023, shortly aft...
Jul 13, 2023
Soldiers' 22nd Annual Gala Soars to New Heights in Support of OSMH
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) Foundation is pleased to announce that the 22nd Annual Gala is set to take place on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 in the award-winning Entertainment Centre a...
Jul 12, 2023
Total Fire Ban Lifted: Muskoka Fire Danger Rating Now Set at Moderate
The Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs have lifted the total fire ban and set the fire danger rating to moderate effective immediately. Recreational open-air burning is permitted between 6 p.m. and 8 ...
Jul 11, 2023 schizoform / CC
New X-ray Suite Improves Diagnostic Care for All Ages
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) and Huntsville Hospital Foundation are celebrating the reopening of the X-ray suite at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) Site, replacing 15-year-old ...
Jul 10, 2023