Orillia Ontario

• ‘Strong smell’ prompts Ontario police to force their way into home full of animals

  Provincial police say officers were forced to break into a home in Orillia, Ont., on Wednesday after a neighbour reported a 'strong smell' emanating from inside.

  Crime

  May 9, 2025
  
• City of Orillia cracks down on short term rentals with new bylaw

  During Monday’s meeting, councillors approved Chapter 730 for short-term rentals, requiring all short-term operators to obtain an annual licence and capping the number of rentals.

  Economy

  Sep 13, 2023
  
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• Orillia firefighters concerned for community safety amid staffing issues

  Firefighters in Orillia are canvasing the community today to draw attention to something they say is becoming a growing safety concern for everyone in the city.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
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• ‘It was a total loss’: Orillia house fire under investigation for arson

  On Saturday around 9 p.m., provincial police in Orillia and Orillia fire responded to a call about a fire in the north end of the city.

  Commentary

  Jul 10, 2023
• Body of 40-year-old man found on Orillia woods, police investigating

  OPP are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area in the City of Orillia on Thursday night. An autopsy will be held to determine the cause of death.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2023
• ‘It defies the eras:’ Ontario vinyl experts weigh in on the record comeback

  Sales of vinyl records beat CD sales last year for the first time in decades. Record shop owners say nostalgia and a new generation of enthusiasts are driving a boom in business.

  Canada

  May 15, 2023
• Search for missing Bass Lake fisher enters Day 5: police

  Ontario Provincial Police in Orillia are continuing to search for a missing boater on Bass Lake Monday by air and water after the fisher did not return home Friday.

  Canada

  May 1, 2023
• Orillia man faces 21 charges in alleged labour-trafficking case

  Ontario Provincial Police have charged an Orillia man in connection with allegations of labour trafficking involving 15 victims. OPP believe there may be other victims as well.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2023
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• Orillia OPP arrest 60-year-old for alleged impared driving after rollover collision

  Members of the Orillia OPP have arrested and charged a 60-year-old with impaired driving after a single motor-vehicle collision on Highway 12.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2023
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• OPP officer facing assault charges following SIU shooting investigation

  Ontario's police watchdog charged an Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with assault and criminal negligence in connection to a shooting in Orillia last summer.

  Crime

  Mar 13, 2023