Category Archives: Orillia News
OPP Charge 4 Motorists For Impaired Driving
Southern Georgian Bay OPP have so far nabbed four impaired drivers heading into this weekend. Police say that they're hoping that drivers make better choices. At around 12:30 Thursday morning, a serge...
Apr 16, 2023 Image: OPP Cruiser
Public Meeting For New Subdivision A Part Of Monday's Council Agenda
There's a public meeting on Monday, on a plan for a large new subdivision in Orillia. Developers are looking for approval for 13 hundred new houses, which will be built near the Lakehead University Ca...
Apr 15, 2023 Source: City of Orillia.
Two Separate Calls To Orillia OPP On Friday Result In Multiple Local Schools Placed On Hold & Secure
Orillia OPP were called to two separate incidents which led to multiple schools being placed on hold and secure. At around 10 o'clock yesterday morning, officers responded to a mental health call in t...
Apr 15, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Ontario Connecting Long-Term Care Residents in Parry Sound-Muskoka to Specialized Care and Supports
The Ontario government is investing $153,144.52 in 3 projects in Parry Sound-Muskoka to help seniors with complex medical needs like dementia and bariatric care connect to specialized care and support...
Apr 14, 2023
Ramara Looking For Input on Playground Designs
The Township of Ramara is looking for help finalizing a design for new playgrounds at Bluebird Park and Lagoon City Beach and Park. The township has secured a provincial grant and has come up with a s...
Apr 14, 2023 Source: Township of Ramara.
Muskoka Fire Danger is High
The fire danger rating across Muskoka is high. According to the Gravenhurst fire department, areas without snow have rapidly dried and the trend will continue with forecasted weather. Several departme...
Apr 14, 2023 Source: Gravenhurst Fire Department via Twitter.
Gravenhurst Moose Naming Contest Down To Final Five
A contest to find a name for the town hall moose in Gravenhurst, has come down to five names. The carved moose greets visitors in the lobby, but up until now has not had a name. Now residents are invi...
Apr 12, 2023 Source: Town of Gravenhurst.
Ramara Invites Residents To Participate In Community Clean-Up
The Township of Ramara has launched a month-long community clean-up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Groups and individuals are encouraged to clean up a section of trail, park, or roadway. You ca...
Apr 09, 2023 Source: ramara.ca
OPP Conduct Seatbelt Blitz This Weekend
The OPP are conducting a seatbelt blitz this Easter weekend. Ontario law requires everyone travelling in a vehicle to wear a seatbelt and children must be properly secured in a child car seat or boost...
Apr 07, 2023 Source: OPP
Be prepared: Black River, Severn River, Sparrow Lake water levels rising
Water levels in the Black River, Severn River, and Sparrow Lake are expected to continue rising and remain elevated for at least another week, the Town of Gravenhurst is advising the community. Reside...
Apr 06, 2023