The City of Orillia has announced receipt of a donation of memorabilia and personal items from the estate of Gordon Lightfoot to further preserve and honour Lightfoot's legacy. Donations include a portion of Lightfoot's record collection, awards, furniture, photographs and other items from his childhood that help tell ...

Orillia OPP are investigating reports of an attempted abduction in Oro-Medonte...and are appealing for witnesses. Earlier this month, officers received a report that a 17 year old female reported an incident dating back to mid to late August between 9-10:30pm that while in the area of Old Barrie Road near 4th Line Nort...

Barrie Police have determined that an online threat toward students at St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School reported earlier today was unfounded. An officer remained at the school for the remainder of the school day as a precaution.

Barrie Police are looking to the public for help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an early morning assault. It happened at a business on Dunlop Street West around 3am. Officers are working to obtain a photo of the second suspect involved in the incident.

OPP Auxiliary members across the province will hold a food drive called Operation Full Plate. A week from this Saturday, on October 3rd the auxiliary members will be out and about in many Ontario communities. All food collected will support local food banks. For a complete list of collection drop-offs please visit opp....

Southern Georgian Bay OPP have charged a 44 year old male from Hillsdale with possession of meth for the purpose of trafficking, having care and control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available and possessing more than one licence. Police, asked to do a wellness check on Queen Street in Midland were advised of a ve...

A Barrie senior lost $200,000 in a crypto scam and police are once again warning people to be aware that investment scams can take many forms and may involve a combination of romance, social media, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency to gain a victim's trust. In this case, a 78 year old man believed he had a co...

One person is in Orillia's Soldiers Memorial Hospital after falling 10 feet from a roof at a construction site this morning. It happened at a site near Lagoon City where a multi-unit home is being constructed. The Ministry of Labour is investigating. No other information has been released.

The OPP report a moose is on the loose in Collingwood. He's been named Elliot and has been seen along the waterfront trails and neighbouring streets. Police are reminding the public to exercise caution if they encounter the moose. Residents are asked to: • Keep dogs leashed at all times • Do not approach or a...

In an effort to shore up new housing development, and improve housing affordability the City of Barrie has reduced residential development charges. Effective yesterday and retroactive to building permits issued on or after March 30, 2026...rates have been reduced by 50%.

Bracebridge OPP have made arrests in two different cases of mischief and vandalism. An investigation into damage to vehicles after rocks were thrown on parked cars, causing smashed windows at various locations in Gravenhurst early yesterday has resulted in the arrest of three Port Sydney youths, aged 14, 16 and 17..eac...

Bracebridge OPP is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a fraud investigation. The victim reported a July 11th incident of having their credit card stolen while shopping in a Bracebridge grocery store - the card was then used to make several purchases at various retail locations. Police have release...

The Orillia Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new festival this weekend. Couchiching Fest will be an artisan and vendor marketplace celebrating creativity, community, and local small business. It's free to attend and will take place at the Port of Orillia Saturday and Sunday. The event will also feature a paddle board r...

A reminder to residents of Oro-Medonte that a municipal open house will take place this evening from 6-8 at Simcoe Woods Community Centre at 737 Horseshoe Valley Road.

A man wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant is known to frequent Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Barrie, Alliston, Bradford, and the GTA. The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is asking the public's help in locating him due to a breach of his Statutory Release. Bradley ELLIOTT is described as Caucasian, 42 years...

An Angus man faces criminal charges after a traffic stop by Southern Georgian Bay OPP yesterday afternoon. Just after 1pm, the driver was puled over on hwy 400 northbound near Quarry road in Severn Township. during the investigation the driver took off on on foot. OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine unit located him...

An off-duty OPP Detective Constable in Orillia has been charged with impaired driving. Orillia OPP stopped a vehicle on Friday August 28th around 1am in Oro-Medonte - that resulted in the impaired charges being laid. The 43 year old male will appear in an Orillia courtroom October 13th.

Barrie Police are investigating after a local high school was damaged by vandals over the Labour Day long weekend. On Sept. 7th police were called to Innisdale Secondary on Little Avenue after a construction worker discovered the extensive damage that is both inside and outside the school. Police have security camera ...

South Simcoe Police interrupted a theft in progress and in so doing recovered over $165,000 worth of stolen property. It happened Monday around 4:20am at an industrial area on Yonge Street in Innisfil. As a result of the investigation, police recovered a 2016 Ford F-550, a 2012 Kubota wheel loader, and four large spool...

A 36 year old Barrie man is facing at least 8 criminal charges after police observed him conducting what looked like drug transactions in the city's downtown yesterday. Drugs, cash, and stolen IDs were seized, along with a prohibited weapon. The Barrie Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit say a significant quantity of ...

A Barrie philanthropist has made his second million dollar donation to RVH. Eleven years ago David Crook donated $1 million to the hospital, inspired by his own need for cardiac care. This second donation is also ear-marked for cardiac care saving patients from waiting or having to leave the community to get care. Croo...

Huntsville OPP are looking for help from the public in identifying a suspect following a break in at a business. It happened Friday August 28th around 1:45am. Someone smashed a window and made off with cash. There is a photo on our website, Anyone with information is asked to call OPP or Crimestoppers.

Barrie Police have arrested and charged a Barrie man in connection with a months long investigation into child sexual abuse and exploitation. The charges were levied yesterday after the man was arrested July 30th was made yesterday at a west end residence. Officers seized an electronic mobile device which resulted in t...

Barrie Police have charged a motorcyclist with careless driving in connection with a collision in July. The investigation revealed that the motorcyclist attempted to pass a pickup truck towing a vehicle on the inside as it turned right from Churchill Drive...the cyclist was seriously injured, and was airlifted to a Tor...

A headsup for students in grades 11 and 12 - the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reviewing immunization records. Students who do not provide the required information by Monday September 21 will be suspended from school starting Tuesday September 22. To check status, update records and receive any required vaccin...