Author Archives: Bayshore News Team

The OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshall are being brought in to investigate a fire at a seasonal bungalow in Tay Township. Crews from Tay Township Fire Services went to the home on Woodlands Avenue last...

A Barrie police officer has been charged with fraud. An 11 year member of the Barrie Police Service, Constable Lesley Johnston, is charged with fraud over five thousand dollars stemming from an incide...

Police in Innisfil have had their hands full dealing with speeders. On Wednesday, an officer spotted two vehicles on Yonge Street and Victoria Street in Stroud going over 101 km/h in a posted 50 km/h ...

A former Orillia resident is up for an Emmy Award. Todd Beckett is nominated in the Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama, and Animation category for his work on HBO series Barry, and Silicon...

The Community Foundation of Orillia and Area are accepting applications for grants from registered charitable organizations. There are four categories: the Smart and Caring Communities Fund, the Casin...

A man police were seeking in connection with numerous crimes in cottage country is facing charges. OPP say 33 year old Ian Johnston was arrested in the Hamilton-area. A suspect driving a pickup truck ...

After burning for over a month, the Ministry of Natural Resources has declared the Parry Sound 33 forest fire under control. The 113 square kilometre blaze forced evacuations in some communities and t...

City councillor Mason Ainsworth is not gloating over the Ontario Energy Board's decision not to hear an appeal by Orillia and Hydro One on the sale of Orillia Power Distribution Corporation. Ains...

Nottawasaga OPP are looking for help to find a driver after a fail to remain collision. Thursday morning a vehicle hit a cyclist on 5th Sideroad between the 10th and 11th Line of Essa Township. Police...

A man accused of stealing a wallet and other items from a vehicle in Barrie wasted little time ringing up fraudulent purchases. Police say the victim got a call from his bank informing him that two of...