Skip to content

Local News

Organization gets funding to support tourism in Bruce, Grey, Simcoe

Organization gets funding to support tourism in Bruce, Grey, Simcoe

Tourism businesses encouraged to apply for Tech Compass program
Read more >
Orillia Lawn Bowling Club's Wear Your Whites Fun Day a colourful affair

Orillia Lawn Bowling Club's Wear Your Whites Fun Day a colourful affair

Event included New Zealand pairs tournament, live music
Read more >
'Dangerous and perilous': Resident worried about new parking near busy downtown intersection

'Dangerous and perilous': Resident worried about new parking near busy downtown intersection

'To add parking along that stretch just does not seem to be a very good idea,' said a resident concerned parking spaces will compound issues at busy West/Colborne intersection
Read more >
Report of man carrying gun prompts OPP to shut down city streets

Report of man carrying gun prompts OPP to shut down city streets

Suspect arrested Thursday morning after Orillia OPP were called to area of Barrie Road and Dufferin Street
Read more >
Orillia making a bid to score 2026 Ontario 55+ Winter Games

Orillia making a bid to score 2026 Ontario 55+ Winter Games

'The Winter Games bring thousands of participants, coaches, family members, and friends to Orillia in February when tourism is slower,' says city official
Read more >
Orillia teen on path to success with apprenticeship at local company

Orillia teen on path to success with apprenticeship at local company

'College prepares you with practical skills and specific training so that Noah can hit the ground running, potentially making $80,000 a year,' says Don Shakell of his apprentice
Read more >
Police raid Gravenhurst home, charge three with weapon offences

Police raid Gravenhurst home, charge three with weapon offences

Loaded gun was seized Wednesday from residence: OPP
Read more >
Gravenhurst man charged in string of break-ins, robberies

Gravenhurst man charged in string of break-ins, robberies

Charges come after incidents that occurred in August and September: OPP
Read more >
ADOPT ME: Espresso is a real stunner

ADOPT ME: Espresso is a real stunner

This girl is curious and independent
Read more >
Rebound of loggerhead shrike highlighted at naturalists' forum

Rebound of loggerhead shrike highlighted at naturalists' forum

Carden Field Naturalists hosted a joint regional meeting with representatives from the Midland, Barrie, Orillia, and Carden Naturalists’ Clubs in attendance
Read more >