Skip to content

Local News

Have your say: Board wants to hear your local policing priorities

Have your say: Board wants to hear your local policing priorities

'Feedback obtained will help shape the community priorities' of Orillia OPP says official, who invites citizens to Orillia Police Services Board public meeting on June 15
Read more >
Ramara Township under complete fire ban as of noon today

Ramara Township under complete fire ban as of noon today

Ban is in place 'due to the extremely dry conditions, limited rain in the forecast, and poor air quality conditions,' said fire chief
Read more >
Agencies teaming up to support vulnerable local children, youth

Agencies teaming up to support vulnerable local children, youth

New Path Youth and Family Services, Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Simcoe Muskoka forge 'wonderful partnership'
Read more >
Orillia slo-pitch team tops standings after double-header sweep

Orillia slo-pitch team tops standings after double-header sweep

Senior National Nutrition slo-pitch team recently swept double-header against Wasaga Beach, will take on Barrie next week
Read more >
'An achievement': Local teen, mom bond in gruelling ultra-marathon

'An achievement': Local teen, mom bond in gruelling ultra-marathon

Oro-Medonte teen, mom crossed the finish line together; 'It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life as a mom,' his mother said
Read more >
Noise, safety concerns spark review of Orillia's firework rules

Noise, safety concerns spark review of Orillia's firework rules

'The current bylaw, it's not an outright prohibition; it is based on complaint, so you have to complain about it,' said Coun. Tim Lauer of current regime
Read more >
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Read more >
Hometown Snowbird flies into region for weekend air show

Hometown Snowbird flies into region for weekend air show

'It's an absolute privilege,' says Capt. Marc-Andre Plante, who went to high school in the area and will be one of the featured pilots this weekend
Read more >
Northern wildfires can cause 'very dangerous' breathing conditions

Northern wildfires can cause 'very dangerous' breathing conditions

'Wildfires have all kinds of weird chemicals that result from it. You get carbon monoxide to benzyne to many small particles and sulfur dioxide,' says local doctor
Read more >
Don't leave pets in cars during dog days of summer: OPP

Don't leave pets in cars during dog days of summer: OPP

Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act allows police to enter motor vehicles to help pets in distress
Read more >