Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia OPP Continue Investigation Into Two-Vehicle Collision On Old Barrie Road
Orillia OPP are investigating a serious collision that happened on Old Barrie Road in Oro-Medonte yesterday. Just before 1:30 yesterday afternoon, police were called to the two-vehicle collision on Ol...
May 13, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Driver Airlifted Following Crash In Oro Medonte
Orillia OPP is currently investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on Old Barrie Road in Oro-Medonte. Just before 1:30 p.m., they were dispatched to Line 14 for a report of a two-vehicle collisi...
May 12, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Britton Gallery Supports Muskoka Conservancy
Muskoka Conservancy has received a generous donation from local artist, Miranda Britton, of Britton Gallery in Bracebridge. Britton designed a limited-edition pendant that was for sale throughout Apri...
May 12, 2023
Province Allowing Free Fishing For Mother's Day Weekend
To kick off the spring fishing season, families, fishing enthusiasts, and first-time anglers across Ontario can celebrate Mother's Day this weekend with free fishing. Graydon Smith, Ontario's Minister...
May 12, 2023 Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography
Infrastructure Improvements Coming for Killbear and Oastler Lake Provincial Parks
The Ontario government is investing $7,270,000 to build, maintain and revitalize infrastructure at Killbear and Oastler Lake Provincial Parks. This investment will improve the visitor experience and b...
May 12, 2023 David Stanley / CC
New waterfront shuttle pilot program starts May 20th in Orillia
Just in time for the busy Victoria Day long weekend, the City of Orillia is launching a shuttle pilot program to provide convenient transportation to Couchiching Beach Park starting on May 20th. "With...
May 11, 2023 Source: City of Orillia.
Fatal Fire In Wasaga Beach
A person has died in a house fire in Wasaga Beach. First responders were called around 5 p.m. Wednesday to a fire on Laidlaw Street. OPP say one person was found deceased but no other details have bee...
May 11, 2023
OPP Investigating Break, Enter & Theft In Gravenhurst
Bracebridge OPP is investigating a break-and-enter to a commercial business located on Bethune Drive near Winewood Avenue in Gravenhurst that occurred sometime over the weekend. Police were called by ...
May 09, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter
Bracebridge Fire Chief Murray Medley Receives Alf Stone Award from the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs
Bracebridge Fire Chief Murray Medley was presented with the Alf Stone Award by the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) at their annual conference and tradeshow in Mississauga. Alf Stone was a lo...
May 08, 2023
Single-Vehicle Rollover Claims The Life Of Barrie Resident
Orillia OPP is continuing its investigation into a fatal collision that happened in Oro-Medonte last night. Just before 11 p.m., police and Simcoe County Emergency Services were called to a single-veh...
May 07, 2023 From: OPP West Region Twitter