A major structure fire this morning at Peter St. & Mississauga St. in Orillia has resulted in heavy losses and damages. The Downtown core as of writing was closed and residents urged to avoid the area. Orillia Fire reports the Power is shut off to the block as is access... So far no injuries have been reported. Th...

Early this morning (Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025), a major structure fire broke out at the corner of Mississaga Street and Peter Street in Orillia's historic downtown. The block surrounding Mississaga and Peter Streets is shut down, and power has been turned off in the area. Residents near the fire are asked to stay inside w...

A major structure fire is being battled this morning at Peter St. & Mississaga in Orillia. OPP say the City's downtown core at Mississaga St. E. from West St. to Matchedash St. over to Colborne St. will be closed to the public for the day while crews gain control of an ongoing fire and assess structural integrity o...

We have two weather alerts today (Monday, January 20) An extreme cold warning has been issued for Simcoe and Muskoka by Environment and Climate Change Canada for today through Wednesday, with wind chill values near -30°C in Simcoe and near -35°C in Muskoka. Risks include frostnip, frostbite, and hypothermia. Ad...

Barrie Police is trying to locate 34-year-old Cody who is missing and has not been seen since Friday. He is male white, 5'4, blonde hair, blue eyes, his clothing is unknown and may have a large Golden Retriever named Leo with him. If seen, or whereabouts is known, please call 911

Southern Georgian Bay OPP arrested two people in two separate shoplifting incidents at the Midland LCBO. The first was on December 19th, when staff saw a person take products and then leave the store on a bicycle. The second was December 28th, after staff saw a 20-year-old man taking liquor products from the store. Mea...

Among the thousands of fire fighters working to control wildfires in California are four from Muskoka The volunteers from Lake of Bays arrived last weekend in Los Angeles. They travelled to LA independently, and their mission is not affiliated with the Huntsville-Lake of Bays Fire Department. Marshall Clarke, Kevin Suk...

Orillia OPP conducted a takedown on Peter Street North yesterday - an ongoing drug investigation led to the arrest of a 19 year old from North York, a 56 year old Orillia resident and a 62 year old of no fixed address. They face multiple drug and weapons charges.

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has announced its Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Charles Gardner is retiring. After 20 years with the SMDHU, Gardner has navigated pandemic influenza planning in 2006 to managing the H1N1 outbreak in 2009, and most recently guiding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gardner's...

Simcoe County councillors have given initial approval to cut the size of county council. At the moment , there are 32 members. The plan is to reduce that to 17 , which includes a full-time appointed warden. The 16 councillors would be the mayors of the member municipalities. The issue has to go to a public meeting befo...

Environment Canada is warning people in Simcoe County of significant winter weather and are urging residents to postpone any non-essential travel. Snow Squall warnings have been issued throughout Simcoe County effecting Barrie, Collingwood, Orillia, Washago, Hillsdale, Innisfil, New Tec, Angus and surrounding communiti...

Barrie Police had their hands full with a man who refused to leave a Cundles Road West convenience store. Staff at the store asked him to leave around 11:30pm last night...he refused. When police arrived to tell him to leave, he again refused. Barrie police then had to forcibly remove him - and he resisted. So his exit...

A 17-year-old Ramara resident faces charges after a 14-year-old was sent to hospital after getting run over by a truck that was pulling a GT Snow racer. It happened January 10th - the youth suffered serious injuries. The accused was charged with performing a stunt, careless driving and driving with open liquor among ot...

Charges have been laid following a youth being injured while being pulled on a GT Racer, which sent them to hospital. At around 10:30 Thursday night, Orillia OPP, Rama Police Service, Ramara Fire and EMS responded to a call where a 14-year-old was run over by a vehicle that was pulling a GT Racer. The teen was taken to...

Orillia OPP have charged a Brampton resident following a traffic stop. Officers were on Highway 400 when the saw a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, and pulled the vehicle over just after 3:40 on Thursday afternoon. Police found that the driver was impaired, and wanted on a warrant. The 38-year-old is facing ...

Fuel Innovation, A city of Orillia Innovation Collective is offering some help for small businesses. Partnering with Sandbox Centre - The Good to Grow program offers local businesses the tools and strategies needed to enjoy sustainable growth and financial health. It's available to small businesses across Orillia, Chip...

Do you recognize this female? She is a suspect in an ongoing fraud investigation. If you do recognize her please email cbrown@barriepolice.ca

Barrie Police are looking for the driver of a white pickup that struck a parked car on Marsellus Drive around 10:25 last Friday morning. A residential surveillance video shows the truck speeding and careening out of control before smashing into the parked car. Police say a white Tesla is also seen on the street just af...

Nottawasaga OPP is investigating the theft of a 2023 Jeep Gladiator. The Jeep was stolen from a residential driveway in Alliston, and was swiped around 1am today (MONDAY JAN 6) The vehicle is grey in colour, with an Ontario plate reading BW85784 If you have any information or video surveillance footage in relation to t...

Two Orillia women face several charges including drug and weapon offences after OPP were called to a disturbance last night. When police arrived at a Barrie Road residence, the two were trying to leave. Among the items seized, cocaine, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, cash and edged weapons. A 51 year old and a 26 year ol...

Nottawasaga OPP are investigating multiple break and enters in Angus. Just before 4 o'clock the morning of December 31st, police were called to a break and enter in progress at the Ultramar gas station and Uplift Cannabis store at 165 Mill Street in Essa Township. Police say that two unknown suspects smashed the front ...

The City of Barrie's Downtown Countdown event will take place at Barrie City Hall starting at 6 p.m. It's free and includes headliner Madeline Merlo and children's performers Sonshine and Broccoli. Here is the complete list and schedule 6 p.m. to midnight - Activities and vendors open 7:10 p.m. - Sonshine and Broccoli ...

Southern Georgian Bay OPP stopped more than 1700 vehicles and 140 snowmobiles during this year's RIDE program. Officers patrolled roadways and trails in North Simcoe over the past month. Over 120 separate RIDE stops were held by the detachment's officers to help curb impaired driving. Those on the trails were also focu...

Southern Georgian Bay OPP have charged one driver with impaired operation of a motor vehicle after a police cruiser was nearly hit by another vehicle. The OPP says that the incident happened on Jones Road in Midland. The officer was able to avoid the collision, then pull the other vehicle over. The 37-year-old driver f...

Nottawasaga OPP have charged a driver with impaired driving offences, after they saw a vehicle trying to avoid a RIDE stop. Police were holding the stop on County Road 90 in Essa Township just before midnight on December 25th. The officers noticed an approaching vehicle that then turned around to avoid the traffic stop...