Category Archives: Local News

The City of Orillia wants to know your opinions on the city’s transit service. A survey is offering transit users the opportunity to share feedback on a variety of topics including service frequ...

OPP has announced significant results in the fight against online child exploitation with Project Steel, a coordinated national operation. Of the arrests, two are from our area; a 39 year old Barrie m...

An Essa woman is facing serious fraud charges after bilking the Community Living Association South Simcoe in Alliston. The woman is accused of racking up over 122 thousand dollars in personal purchase...

Orillia OPP have laid criminal charges on two people following an incident in downtown Orillia that dates back to January 25th. On that date patrol officers found an individual suffering injuries cons...

Southern Georgian Bay OPP is investigating multiple collisions because of deteriorating road conditions in Tiny Township. Police say that visibility is greatly reduced and road conditions are worsenin...

The County of Simcoe is implementing its reduced load restriction period beginning on March 8, 2025. During this time no commercial motor vehicle can be operated on a highway that is part of the Count...

Officers from the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit of the OPP have taken firearms and drugs off the streets following search warrants on a residence and a vehicle. An investigation into drug traffi...

The Canadian Press has named the provincial riding of Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte as one of ten to watch on election day. The incumbent is Conservative Doug Downey who was very nearly unseated by t...

Southern Georgian Bay OPP are asking the public for help with their investigation into a break and enter theft and mischief investigation. The incident happened at St. Mary’s Church, Victoria Ha...

Two people were sent to hospital following a collision between a snowmobile and a motor vehicle. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 12 and Atherley Road in Orillia. At around noon on Sa...