Category Archives: Orillia News
Motorcyclist injured in collision on Muskoka Beach Rd in Gravenhurst
Members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a single motor vehicle collision on Muskoka Beach Road. near Suttaby Road in the Town of Gravenhurst. On ...
Jul 05, 2023 Source: OPP
Missing Kayaker Found Deceased Near Severn Falls After OPP Search
Orillia OPP says a search for a missing kayaker ended in tragedy. At around 3 o'clock yesterday morning, police received a report of a man who had gone kayaking and failed to return to his group's cam...
Jul 03, 2023 Source: OPP via Twitter
Highway 11 Reopened After Motorcycle Collision Investigation; One Person Deceased
Highway 11 had to be closed in both directions for a collision investigation, according to Orillia OPP. Highway 11 was closed from Line 3 to Line 4 in both directions for approximately three hours whi...
Jul 03, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
OPP, SMDHU Announce Clean Needle Program To Mitigate Risks
The Nottawasaga OPP is doing an opioid public awareness campaign with a focus on safe disposal. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has developed a needle exchange program, which provides supplies...
Jul 02, 2023 OPP Logo
Midland Crash Victim Succumbs to Injuries
One of the drivers involved in a recent crash in Midland has died of their injuries. The 29-year-old from Penetanguishene was sent by ORNGE air ambulance to a TO area trauma center following the colli...
Jun 30, 2023 Source: OPP
Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach swimming advisories issued June 28
The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swim advisory has been issued for Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, and Moose Beach, loc...
Jun 28, 2023 Source: City of Orillia.
The Bandshell Concert Series is back in Downtown Bracebridge
Downtown Bracebridge comes alive this summer with the return of the annual Bandshell Concert Series in Memorial Park. Performances take place every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. starting July 5 until ...
Jun 28, 2023
OPP Investigating Stabbings in Springwater Township
Huronia West OPP is investigating an aggravated assault in Springwater Twp. where two victims had been stabbed and are now requesting the public's assistance to identify the suspect. On June 10th at 1...
Jun 28, 2023 Source: OPP
Air quality statement issued June 27 in Orillia due to smoke from wildfires
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special air quality statement advising that high levels of air pollution will develop due to smoke from forest fires. As a result of wildfires burnin...
Jun 27, 2023 Source: City of Orillia.
Alliston man charged after argument involving small axe
On Monday at 12:08 pm. Barrie Police responded to what appeared to be a verbal argument between two males at a parkade located at 33 Collier Street. The argument reportedly intensified with one of the...
Jun 27, 2023 Source: Barrie Police