Category Archives: Orillia News
Council approves Barrie's new transit network
Barrie City Council approved the implementation of a new transit network for Barrie. Key highlights of the new network include improved frequency, reduced trip times, better access to employment areas...
Jun 22, 2023 Source: City Of Barrie
Ontario Unveils Location of First New Operating Provincial Park in 40 Years Near Bracebridge
The Ontario government announced the location of the first new all-season, full-service provincial park in over 40 years. Located at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park near Bracebridge, the operating park w...
Jun 22, 2023
Phase 3 of the Centennial Drive Area Improvements project begins in Orillia
Phase 3 of the Centennial Drive Area Improvements project gets underway this week. "This is a very exciting milestone as work begins to extend Coldwater Street to Centennial Drive. When complete, this...
Jun 21, 2023
Ramara Seeks Community Input.
A series of community consultations begins this week in Ramara Township as the municipality develops a strategic plan. The township is looking for input from residents, community groups, businesses an...
Jun 20, 2023 Source: Township of Ramara.
Barrie receives $325,000 in grants for greenhouse gas reduction work
The City of Barrie was recently awarded grants, valued at $325,000, from Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Both of these grants will assist the City...
Jun 19, 2023 City Of Barrie Logo
Two Men Charged After Orillia OPP Officer Receives Minor Injuries In Lawful Arrest
Orillia OPP have charged two people who were attempting to flee police custody while they were being arrested for outstanding warrants. Early Friday evening, police were called to a business on Colbor...
Jun 18, 2023 Source: OPP
OPP Charge Orillia Man With Trying To Obtain Sexual Services
The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual for attempting to obtain sexual services at a local beach. On June 16th, shortly after 1:30 p.m., ...
Jun 17, 2023
OSMH Eases Masking Requirements
Masking requirements are being eased for patients, visitors, and staff at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) effective today. Masks are still mandatory in ambulatory care waiting areas, such a...
Jun 16, 2023
Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival Happening this Fri & Sat In Gravenhurst
The Tall Pines Music and Arts Festival returns this weekend (June 16 and 17). The festival is at the Muskoka Wharf Special Events Field. Expect to see busier than usual local roads. A Block Party is p...
Jun 15, 2023
Body Discovered In Wooded Area of West Street in Orillia
OPP is investigating after a body was discovered in a wooded area of Orillia. Last evening, just after 8 pm, police responded to an area on West Street South for a report of an unresponsive male. The ...
Jun 15, 2023 Source: OPP