Category Archives: Local News

OPP officers from the Orillia and Southern Georgian Bay Detachments seized suspected drugs and a weapon during a recent search. Police executed a search warrant at an address on Highway 93 Waverly in ...

A Midland woman is now facing charges after police from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment received reports of an impaired driver on Friday. Police were called to Yonge Street in Midland just be...

This female is a suspect in an ongoing criminal investigation involving two seniors who had their wallets stolen at a Barrie grocery store on March 19. If you recognize or know her, please email cmann...

Residents of Simcoe County once again have access to a grant program that helps seniors 60+ stay safely in their own homes. The Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant is back with $500K in funding. The pr...

The Couchiching Ontario Health Team and The Family Health Team have announced an online appointment booking system, and the launch of the Couchiching Family Physician & Nurse Practitioner Wait Lis...

A case of measles in our area. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says an un-vaccinated resident tested positive and now tracing is underway for anyone who may have come in contact with the perso...

Nominations are open for the Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital Nightingale Nursing Award. The award recognizes above and beyond care and is presented during National Nursing Week in May. The d...

Orillia OPP are investigating a multi-vehicle collision that took place on Highway 12 near Memorial Avenue in Orillia. At around 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, the OPP, along with Simcoe County P...

The City of Orillia is moving forward with the next phase of its photo radar program. “Coming Soon” signs can now be seen at the three designated locations: Fittons Road West, Park Street,...

Source: Barrie Police Two late model, white Dodge Pickups have been stolen from southwest Barrie homes in as many days. Barrie Police say the thieves are quick and well equipped. In a surveillance vid...