Category Archives: Orillia News
Flood Watch for the District of Muskoka
On April 6 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Watch for the District of Muskoka. The Town of Huntsville is advising residents that wa...
Apr 06, 2023 Sergey Kochkarev
Orillia Backyard Hen Pilot program an 'egg'-straordinary success
After running a pilot program with 12 participating properties, Council has declared the Backyard Hen Pilot Program a success and has authorized a permanent program moving forward in Orillia. "Council...
Apr 04, 2023
Rash of Vehicle Thefts In Orillia
The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating numerous theft of motor vehicles from local public use facilities. The investigation shows that unknown person...
Apr 04, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Trailer Destroyed By Fire in Gravenhurst
The Gravenhurst fire department credits the action of bystanders for controlling a trailer fire last evening. The blaze destroyed the trailer where it started, but its spread was limited. The damage i...
Apr 04, 2023 Photo: Gravenhurst Fire Dept. via Twitter
Cam Davidson named Orillia's 2022 Citizen of the Year
Cam Davidson is Orillia's 2022 Citizen of the Year, as named at a special presentation during the Council meeting on April 3, 2023. "On behalf of Orillia City Council and the Citizen of the Year selec...
Apr 03, 2023
Arrest Made in Orillia Labour Human Trafficking Case
The Ontario Provincial Police has laid 21 charges against an Orillia resident in a labour human trafficking investigation. Fifteen victims were identified and provided support. The investigation, name...
Mar 31, 2023
Charges Laid After Pair Refuse to Leave Orillia Address
The OPP has arrested a 28-year-old female and a 15-year-old male after they refused to leave an address in Orillia. On March 30th shortly before 12:30 p.m., police were dispatched to a call about an u...
Mar 31, 2023 Source: OPP
Internet Safety Session Planned For Simcoe County Parents.
Local parents and guardians are being encouraged to register for an on-line session later this month focused on digital mindfulness, well-being and Internet safety. The Simcoe County District School B...
Mar 31, 2023
Carbon Workshops Planned In Orillia
Workshops are coming up in April to inform the Orillia and area community about carbon. Sustainable Orillia has organized the sessions to provide information about the carbon cycle, the carbon market,...
Mar 31, 2023
Bracebridge approves actions to improve community resiliency against the impacts of climate change
Last night, Bracebridge Town Council approved a Bracebridge Action Plan and Implementation Schedule, the town-specific portion of the District of Muskoka's Regional Climate Change Adaptation Plan (ReC...
Mar 30, 2023