Former Orillia Mayor, Don McIsaac, has been appointed the "head of council" for the County of Simcoe. The position was formerly known as Simcoe County Warden. Outgoing Simcoe County Warden Basil Clarke had publicly declared his desire for the new position. He oversaw his final meeting today. And while McIsaac...

The Erie Stewart historic ship's anchor will soon be installed as the centrepiece of the new roundabout at the intersection of Highway 21 and Bruce Road 13 in Southampton. The Town says the anchor was recovered from the wreck of the Erie Stewart by divers in the summer of 1957, noting it will serve as a gateway feature...

Police in Orillia on foot patrol saw a driver talking on their phone in the city's downtown this afternoon and conducted a traffic stop. Turned out the driver was wanted on an outstanding warrant and was arrested. The 35 year old local was also charged with using a hand-held device while driving and driving while suspe...

Police in Midland have charged three people after $100k in drugs and a loaded firearm were seized. Southern Georgian Bay and Huronia West OPP attended a Midland adress to arrest a man wanted on a warrant. While there, a search revealed a loaded firearm, cocaine, meth, cannabis and illegal tobacco. A 22 year old male fr...

Barrie Police are actively trying to locate a missing 14-year-old named Kaiden. He was last seen this morning wearing a black sweater, black track pants and a black face mask. His family and police are very concerned about his well-being. Anyone with information is asked to call Barrie Police.

South Simcoe Police have arrested four people and laid 106 criminal charges following a lengthy investigation into a violent home invasion dating back to February in Innisfil. It happened at a residence in the area of Ferguson and Benson streets. Three armed suspects forced entry into the home while at a residence in t...

Barrie Police are asking the public's help in identifying a fail to remain driver. A two vehicle rear end collision in the area of Ferndale Drive South and Essa Road on Saturday afternoon saw the driver of a van get out of his vehicle and then quickly get back in and speed off after a collision with an SUV. The male dr...

Barrie Police have posted photographs of an individual seen trespassing on a school's property who was last seen in the area of Grove and Nelson streets. The photos show a male wearing a light blue Carhart shirt under a flannel shirt, carrying a black backpack and wearing a black hat. Anyone with information is asked t...

Orillia OPP have been conducting proactive traffic enforcement in school zones - and within a 35 minute period yesterday three drivers were charged with speeding. The drivers who were travelling between 55km/h and 70km/h in the posted 40km/h zone. Community safety zones are designed areas commonly located near schools,...

A Quebec woman has been charged, after the OPP intercepted what they believe to be a drone drop at the Beaver Creek prison in Gravenhurst. Officers patrolling Barnes Road early Sunday morning investigated a suspicious vehicle and found a drone and other items consistent with smuggling contraband. The 27-year-old faces ...

The OPP will host its annual Guardians Run this Saturday October 17th, and make an announcement in support of Special Olympics Ontario. The Guardians Run is a 5 KM or 10 KM-event held every year to help raise funds for Special Olympics athletes across the province. As part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run initiative, t...

Lakehead University is Ontario's top university under 10,000 students, according to Maclean's 2027 University Rankings. Among Ontario universities under 10,000 students, Lakehead University scored first in student awards and faculty-to-student class ratios. Additionally, with regard to research Lakehead also ranked fir...

After a four month long investigation a 21-year-old man from Barrie faces several charges in relation to child sexual abuse and exploitation materials. A search warrant executed at a Barrie residence back on June 3rd, led to the seizure of several computer devices belonging to the accused. The devices were sent for for...

Orillia OPP are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by an SUV last night and sustained life-threatening injuries. Just before 8pm, the pedestrian was hit at the intersection of Highway 12 and Monarch Boulevard in Orillia. The victim was taken by Ornge Air to a Toronto area hospital. Anyone with information or...

Two youths from the Midland area face charges in connection with a robbery in Shelburne. Dufferin OPP say it happened around 8:30 last night...The victim reported being assaulted by the accused individuals and having clothing items stolen. A 15-year-old male from Tiny Township, and a 14 year old from Midland face charg...

Orillia OPP are investigating a two-vehicle collision that has killed one person on Highway 11. Police say that just before 4 am on Saturday, October 10, a crash took place on northbound Highway 11 near South Sparrow Lake Road/Goldstein Road in Severn Township. The crash involved a pickup truck and an SUV. One driver w...

A holiday weekend safety campaign led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is focused on high-risk driving behaviours that contribute to serious collisions. The OPP along with other police services remind motorists that over the last 10 years in Ontario, Thanksgiving weekends have had the second highest numb...

Eligible electors will be able to cast their ballot in one of two ways: 1) Vote anywhere by internet using a desktop computer, laptop computer, smartphone, mobile device, or tablet; or 2) In-person electronic voting at a designated voting location. You'll find details here. Voting Period Voting will open at 10:00 a.m. ...

Voting in the 2026 Barrie municipal election is by internet or telephone, from wherever you are, October 16 to 26. If you would rather vote at a physical location with staff to help, you can do that too, on October 22, 23, 24 and 26. Details can be found here. Candidate Profiles Mayor Alex Nuttall, Barrie's incumbent ...

Ramara's online and telephone voting continues until 8 p.m. on election day, Oct. 26. Ramara voters will choose a mayor, deputy mayor and councillors in five wards. Mayor Current mayor Basil Clarke is not seeking re-election after serving as mayor and in municipal politics for more than two decades. Current deputy mayo...

West Parry Sound OPP is continuing to investigate two swatting incidents - the first at Killbear Provincial Park, the second Bass Lake Provincial Park. Last night at approximately 8:00 West Parry Sound OPP responded to a report of an active shooter at Killbear Provincial Park in Carling Township...then Orillia OPP also...

The Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation is the benefactor of a history making fundraiser with more than a million dollars raised at one event. This past Saturday's fundraiser dubbed the RVH Foundation's Wildest Dreams Gala was rife with surprise gifts, a 50-thousand dollar matching challenge, and auction packages unexpe...

Oro-Medonte's online and telephone voting period begins at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14 and continues until 8 p.m. on election day. Oro-Medonte voters will choose a mayor, deputy mayor and councillors in five ward Mayor Incumbent mayor Randy Greenlaw is seeking a second term as mayor after serving four years as a Ward 5 councill...

Barrie Police are looking to the public for help in identifying a man in connection with a suspicious fire that broke out near Victoria and Ellen streets on Aug. 27 around 4:50 a.m. The individual was captured on surveillance video wearing a large red winter jacket despite the warm weather. You can view a photo on our ...