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Cam Davidson named Orillia’s 2022 Citizen of the Year
Posted on Monday, April 03, 2023 03:10 PM
For immediate release (April 3, 2023) –Cam Davidson is Orillia's 2022 Citizen of the Year, as named at a special presentation during the Council meeting on April 3, 2023.
“On behalf of Orillia City Council and the Citizen of the Year selection panel, I’d like to congratulate Cam Davidson on being named the 2022 Citizen of the Year,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Cam’s contributions towards affordable housing in Orillia and other volunteer efforts have had a very real impact on the residents of this...

Clear garbage bag program sees 38% reduction in garbage in first year
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2023 12:33 PM
Organics collection also sees substantial increase
For immediate release (March 24, 2023) – After one year of the City of Orillia’s new garbage bag program, the results are clear; curbside garbage has been reduced by almost 40 per cent and there is a significant increase in diversion rates.
“Council is committed to working with the community for a greener, more sustainable Orillia and I would like to thank residents and businesses for their efforts to make the clear garbage bag program a great...

Orillia launches 2023 Downtown Tomorrow grant program
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2023 02:02 PM
Virtual community workshop scheduled for April 13, 2023
For immediate release (March 23, 2023) – Orillia’s Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan (DTCIP) Grant Program has launched for 2023. A virtual community workshop for interested applicants is scheduled for April 13, 2023 and includes a summary of available grant programs.
Orillia Council recently approved $200,000 in funding for the City of Orillia’s DTCIP Grant Program in 2023. The program, now in itsseventh year, encourages growth in...

Orillia appoints new General Manager of Environment and Infrastructure Services
Posted on Monday, March 20, 2023 03:56 PM
For immediate release (March 20, 2023) – The City of Orillia welcomes Roger Young as the new General Manager of Environment and Infrastructure Services.
Council authorized the hiring of Mr. Young at the March 20 Council meeting on the recommendation of the recruitment panel, which consisted of Mayor Don McIsaac, Coun. Tim Lauer, Coun. Ralph Cipolla, Gayle Jackson, Chief Administrative Officer, Lori Bolton, Director of Human Resources, and Andrew Schell, current General Manager of Environment and...

Orillia 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games planning underway
Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 01:37 PM
Games set for Feb. 6 to 8, 2024
For immediate release (March 15, 2023) – The City of Orillia is pleased to announce that the dates for the Orillia 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games (the Games) have been set for Feb. 6 to 8, 2024.
The City is building a team to lead the organization and delivery of the Games and welcomes Jenna French, local business owner and representative on the Downtown Orillia Management Board, as the Chair of the Games Organizing Committee and Will LaFrance as the Games General...