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Road Now Open re Flooding - Line 15 - Wednesday April 15, 2026

Please note that Line 15 between Old Barrie Road and Memorial Avenue is now open.

• If you are not in the area, avoid the area.
• Follow the direction of the local authorities.
• Do not call 911 for information or updates.
• Emergency services and bus services have been notified.

Contact the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department of the City of Orillia at 705-326-4585 for any questions or concerns. 

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Roads Now Open re Flooding - Line 15 and Queen Street - April 14, 2026

Please note that Line 15 between Old Barrie Road and Memorial Avenue and Queen Street between Front Street and West Street are now open.

• If you are not in the area, avoid the area.
• Follow the direction of the local authorities.
• Do not call 911 for information or updates.
• Emergency services and bus services have been notified.

Contact the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department of the City of Orillia at 705-326-4585 for any questions or concerns. 

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Have your say about the second draft of the new Our Orillia Official Plan

Have your say about the second draft of the new Our Orillia Official Plan Official Plan review and update Statutory Public Open House May 7 from 4 to 6 p.m.

For immediate release (April 9, 2026) – Orillia has released the second draft of its new Official Plan and is inviting residents to share their feedback at an upcoming Statutory Public Open House on May 7.

“The release of the second draft of the new Our Orillia Official Plan marks an important milestone. This draft reflects the valuable...

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Statutory Public Open House for Orillia’s new Official Plan

Learn more about the new Our Orillia Official Plan, our community’s roadmap to 2051!

Statutory Public Open House for Orillia’s new Official Plan takes place May 7th at 4:00 p.m.

The Our Orillia Official Plan is a plan for Orillia’s future, building on what makes it a great place to live and work today. It presents a way for the whole community to think about how we live, how we move, where we work, how we grow, what we protect, and what we want Orillia to become. Over the past 2 years, you have...

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Notice of Nomination for Office

Notice of Nomination for Office Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s.32)

Notice is hereby given that Nominations for the following offices will be accepted by the City Clerk:

City Council:

• Mayor
  One (1) to be elected at large
• Councillors
  Eight (8) to be elected; two (2) in each of the four (4) wards

School Boards:

• Trustee, Simcoe County District School Board (English-Public)
• Trustee, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (English-Separate)
• Membre, Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French-Public)
• Membre, Conseil...

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