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UPDATE (2:50 p.m):#Hwy11 from Line 7 to Line 10 in Oro-Medonte remains closed in both directions. Collision caused diesel spill which is currently being cleaned.#OrilliaOPP officers on scene. Significant delays are expected. Please avoid the area & plan alternate routes. ^pia

Bethune Drive, between Phillip Street and Brock Street, will be closed at noon today, Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20 at 1 a.m. This is due to the Tall Pines Music and Arts Festival at Gull Lake Rotary Park. Please follow the detour signs.

Crews have been working throughout the night on multiple outages in #Barrie. Ongoing freezing rain & falling, ice-coated tree limbs are causing hazardous conditions. With safety top of mind, we're working hard to get the power back on for everyone who’s power has been affected.

ELMVALE ARENA CLOSURE: The Elmvale Arena is currently closed due to a power outage. Further notice will be provided when power is restored and the facility is reopened.

A power outage has impacted #Barrie’s downtown transit terminal. The facility is closed today (March 30) until power can be restored. City transit services remain operational. Visit myridebarrie.ca/news for all current #BarrieTransit notices.

🚨Effective on March 30, at 7 a.m., the Township of Ramara is declaring a significant weather event as per Regulation 239/02 of the Municipal Act due to current and forecasted freezing rain conditions. Learn more: buff.ly/BYJatgS.

Crews operating on Line 10 North at a fully involved structure fire. All occupants escaped, fire under control. Amazing job by our FF's today who already handled 40 calls for service. Crews also dealing with large limbs falling during fire operations

Feb. 10, 2025: Simcoe County - school vehicles in the North and Central weather zones are cancelled today. Schools remain open for student learning. Click here for more info tinyurl.com/lgsbmg2

Updates on Road Closures in Orillia, please do not travel unless absolutely necessary. #Hwy11 NB Lanes closed from #Hwy400 to Coldwater Road #Hwy11 SB Lanes closed from #CR169 to Line 15 Line 15 North closed from #Hwy11 to Old Barrie Road Old Barrie Road to Line 15 N to Memorial Avenue Memorial Avenue from Hwy 12 to Hwy 11 University Road from old Barrie Road to Diana Drive ^JD

Feb. 7, 2025: Simcoe County - school vehicles in the North, West and Central weather zones are cancelled today. Schools remain open for student learning. Click here for more info tinyurl.com/lgsbmg2

Major structure fire at Peter St. & Mississaga in #Orillia. Downtown core is closed. Please stay away from the area. Power is shut off to the block. All residents in the area are advised to stay indoors with windows closed. Stand by for updates.

Dec. 2, 2024: Simcoe County - school vehicles in the North weather zone are cancelled today. Schools remain open for student learning. Click here for more info tinyurl.com/lgsbmg2

The Gordon Lightfoot "Golden Leaves” sculpture watches over the 2024 Mariposa Folk Festival crowd. 📸Good Noise #mariposafolkfestival #gordonlightfoot #TudhopePark #orillia #sculpture #timothypschmalz #folkmusic #simcoecounty #tourism

The City’s General Grants Program & Partnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events are open to non-profit organizations contributing to the enrichment of community life in #Orillia. Applications due Oct. 15. Learn more & view the application form: orillia.ca/grants

#OrilliaOPP is seeking the public's assistance in an arson investigation following an animal complaint on Sept 16 at Colborne St E & West St S in the @cityoforillia. Police are urging anyone with info to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or @CrimeSDM at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) ^gd