Three people are facing charges following a drug investigation in Orillia. The investigation also resulted in OPP officers seizing over 300 grams of suspected cocaine, over 120 grams of fentanyl, and more than 450 hydromorphone pills and both Canadian and American currency. On May 14th at around 9 pm, police executed a...

A man from Orillia is now facing charges after Orillia OPP received a call about a suspicious person who was possibly armed with a weapon. On May 15th, just after 8:30 am, police were called to West Street South in Orillia. Through their investigation, they found that the suspect had allegedly broken into a nearby gara...

Southern Georgian Bay OPP are asking for the public's help in finding a person who was involved in an ongoing investigation into an assault that took place in Penetanguishene. Police say that they have arrested two people in the case, a 25-year-old man from Midland, and a 33-year-old woman from Tiny Township. They're b...

Orillia OPP is seeking assistance in locating 62 y/o Anita. Described as 5'4", 200 lbs, brownish-red shoulder length hair. Last spoken to May 14, 2025. Resides in Washago, may be in Toronto area. If you have any information, please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Ref# E250616534.

The City of Orillia has announced that up to four dwelling units will be permitted on on a single lot across the city and will also allow for a range of residential uses on certain commercially zoned land in West Orillia. This change will make it easier to build more homes and will help the city qualify for $4.5 millio...

You know what they say - one person's garbage is another person's treasure - and the city of Orillia is embracing that with another year of the Orillia Treasure Hunt. Starting this Saturday (May 17th) the program will run on third Saturday of the month until October. In the name of re-use and recycle - large household ...

A house has been destroyed by fire in Orillia. Fire fighters, police and paramedics were called around 3 a.m. Wednesday to a house on George Street between Westmount Drive and Lakeview Avenue. There are no reports of injuries. Orillia Fire, ⁦@simcoecountyPS⁩ and OPP on scene of a fully involved structure fire. Geor...

The City of Orillia will spend five hundred thousand dollars on tree recovery and replanting following the ice storm of earlier this spring. City council approved the plan at yesterday's meeting. The funding was allocated from the City's Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve and will support the removal of damaged and fallen ...

Four local fire departments battled a wild fire in Gravenhurst Monday afternoon. Gravenhurst fire officials say the fast-moving blaze broke out near Riley Lake and destroyed several structures and vehicles. There were no injuries. Crews from Bracebridge, Ramara and Muskoka Lakes were called to assist. GFD responded to ...

There will be an increased police presence at and near Orillia Secondary School due to training exercises. Starting today and through Friday - as well as June 2nd and 16th - OPP will be on site at approximately 7pm through early evening hours to conduct training in cooperation with the Simcoe County District School Boa...

A fire at the Innisfil Recreational Complex saw the building safely evacuated, with the blaze extinguished quickly. There were no injuries. It happened this afternoon around 1:30. The Innisfil Recreational Complex, which also houses the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, will remain closed until a full safety assessment is comple...

Barrie police have released surveillance footage of a suspect in connection with an assault Tuesday that injured a woman. The victim suffered a cut after she was attacked by a person with a sharp object on a sidewalk in the area of Mayfair Drive Drive and Ardagh Road. Police say the suspect was initially wearing black ...

Orillia OPP were called to a residence on Carlton Street after neighbours reported a strong smell coming from a home. Yesterday (wed) afternoon around 1pm officers observed an extensive amount of pet food outside the home and once they gained entry they requested Orillia Fire to attend with Hazmat suits. After further ...

A partnership between two Simcoe County hospitals is aimed at reducing surgical backlogs at RVH. Georgian Bay General Hospital and Royal Victoria Hospital struck a deal to better utilize the available capacity at GBGH...enabling Simcoe County residents access to needed surgery sooner. It's already working - between Aug...

Nottawasaga have charged two people following a drug trafficking investigation that began in the Fall of 2024. Between April 30th and May 1st, police conducted searches in Barrie, Orangeville, Brampton, Churchill, and Niagara Falls. In those searches, police seized more than 2kg of cocaine and more than 100 grams of fe...

Orillia OPP are looking for the public's help in locating Roger - he was last seen yesterday (May 1) on Colborne Street West in Orillia, just after 6pm. Roger is 64 years old, has a medium build and grey hair. He wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a green sweater, a green coat, jeans and a ballcap. If you have any...

The Sustainable Orillia Bike Challenge, a two-month community event aimed at encouraging less driving and more cycling will run from May 12 to July 14. The initiative is designed to boost family involvement in cycling, raise awareness of existing cycling infrastructure, and highlight areas for improvement. 2025 marks t...

Barrie police are looking to the public for help in identifying a man as part of an ongoing investigation that started yesterday afternoon around 4:30. A male on a motorcycle was near the Terry Fox Elementary School outdoor basketball court at that time. Police say he was wearing black sweat pants, may be in his 20's, ...

MARK CARNEY has been elected Prime Minister, and his Liberal party will form government. Required for majority: 172 Lib. Cons. B.Q. N.D.P. Other Total Leading (Seats): 168 144 23 7 1 343 % of votes: 43.5% 41.4% 6.4% 6.3% 2.4% 100.0% A look at the local 2025 Federa...

A note for Orillia residents - starting Monday, garbage tags will once again be required for curbside collection. The Waste Diversion Site remains open until Saturday, April 26 for free disposal of storm-related brush, materials, & debris. There are more details at orillia.ca

Honda Alliston will not be moving some or all of its production to the US for the foreseeable future. A statement from Honda Canada was released today in light of morning news reports from Japan indicated the automaker was considering moving production to the US. The statement very clearly indicates that the manufactur...

Orillia OPP are investigating a fail to remain accident in which a child was hit. It happened on Penetang Street in Orillia just after 3:30pm on Thursday. Police are looking for the driver of a white Ford pickup - the driver is described as Caucasian, wearing a baseball hat, sunglasses with a long red beard. He left th...

Simcoe County students in Grades 5 and 6 have the opportunity to be a Paramedic for a day. County of Simcoe Paramedic Services have launched their annual contest open to students living in Simcoe county. A short essay is all that's required to enter...it must be focused on the theme "we care for everyone." E...

Orillia OPP are asking for the public's help in locating 29-year-old 'Rachel'. Rachel is five-foot six-inches tall, thin build, with medium length blonde hair, and blue eyes. Last seen wearing an animal print fur jacket, leggings, and brown boots. She was last seen in the Orillia area on Saturday April 5th, and is beli...

The Simcoe County District School Board is hosting a career pathways event for people of Indigenous ancestry. Sessions are slated for April 26th at the Rama Community Hall from 1-3pm, the Barrie Native Friendship Centre from 5-7pm, and Midland Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre from 9-11am More information is at scd...