Category Archives: Orillia News
Earthquake Reported SouthEast of Bracebridge
Dis the earth shake for you? Earthquakes Canada reports that a 1.8 Magnitude earthquake occurred about 11 km southeast of Bracebridge on Monday. It's reported to have happened at 11:37 pm Monday night...
Feb 28, 2023
Help Available For Those In Orillia With No Family Doctor
For those with no family doctor, there is a new option in Orillia. Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and the Couchiching Health Team Clinic is offering appointments with physicians for those who have no pri...
Feb 28, 2023 Source: OSMH
It's Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA and changing the life of an animal is a piece of cake
Today is Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA, the most delicious day of the year and your chance to do something sweet for animals in need. The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, which is celebrating its 1...
Feb 27, 2023
Damage 1.5 Million in Gravenhurst Fire.
There were no injuries, but a large cottage was destroyed by fire Sunday night near Peninsula Road in Gravenhurst. The structure was fully involved when crews arrived, and Gravenhurst Fire says diffic...
Feb 27, 2023 Source: Gravenhurst Fire Dept. via Twitter.
Makerspace Officially Open To Library Patrons
The Orillia Public Library's new Makerspace officially opens today. The centre has a 3D printer, a laser cutter, a sewing and embroidery Machine, and a vinyl cutter. The Makerspace provides the commun...
Feb 25, 2023 Source: Orillia Public Library
Oro African Church Offers Tours As Part Of Black History Month
The historic Oro African Church will be open for tours today, as part of Black History Month. The event is sponsored by Oro-Medone Township in partnership with the Simcoe County Museum. The doors will...
Feb 25, 2023
Barrie Police Make Second Arrest In Homicide
Last night, just before 8:30 p.m., the Barrie Police Service arrested the outstanding suspect in the homicide of a 47-year-old male that occurred on the morning of Monday, February 20, 2023. The Barri...
Feb 24, 2023
Air Fryers Recalled Due To Fire Hazard.
About two million air fryers sold in the U.S. Canada and Mexico are being recalled because they can catch fire. The recall involves Cosori Brand fryers - they were sold between June of 2018 and Decemb...
Feb 23, 2023 Source: Health Canada
Fatal Crash On Highway 11
There's been a fatal crash on Highway 11 in the Huntsville area. OPP say it happened Wednesday night when a vehicle left the highway between Madill Church Road and Stephenson Road 12. The 32 year-old ...
Feb 23, 2023 OPP Cruiser
Barrie Police Investigate Homicide.
There has been a homicide in downtown Barrie. City police say a 47-year-old man died in hospital after an altercation Monday morning involving a group of people on Collier Street. Police say the victi...
Feb 21, 2023 Source: Barrie Police