Category Archives: Orillia News
Orillia Home & Cottage Show This Weekend
Orillia's Home & Cottage Show returns for its 30th anniversary this weekend. The event runs today and tomorrow at the Barnfield Point Recreation Centre and features about 50 exhibitors. It also in...
Apr 22, 2023 The Barnfield Point Recreation Centre (image via Google Maps)
Suspected Human Remains Found In Springwater Twp
OPP is investigating after suspected human remains were located in Springwater Twp. Wednesday at 5 pm police were told they were found on a property off Penetanguishene Road. A post-mortem examination...
Apr 20, 2023 Image: Ontario Provincial Police, Logo
Numerous Charges Laid At Bracebridge Truck Rally
The OPP responded to a large truck rally in a commercial parking lot at 500 Muskoka Rd 118 in Bracebridge during the evening hours of Saturday, April 15th, and laid a number of charges. Hundreds of ve...
Apr 18, 2023
Help shape the future of Downtown Orillia on May 9 and 10
The City of Orillia invites members of the public to take part in upcoming workshops on May 9 and 10, 2023, to provide feedback to help inform an update of the current Downtown Tomorrow Plan, which pr...
Apr 17, 2023 Source: City of Orillia.
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.