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UPDATE: March 11, 2022 Orillia to remove masking mandate at City facilities effective March 21
Posted on Friday, March 11, 2022 10:15 AM
Masks continue to be required on Orillia Transit
In line with the Province’s recent announcement to remove the mandatory masking requirement for most indoor settings later this month, the City of Orillia will no longer require masks to be worn at City facilities effective March 21, 2022.
“The City of Orillia continues to adapt operations as the Province moves ahead with its phased reopening plan. This next milestone of removing the mask mandate is a big step and has been met with mixed reaction. For...
EV charging stations available at the Orillia Recreation Centre
Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2022 05:00 AM
The City of Orillia’s first two publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are available for public use at the Orillia Recreation Centre, located at 255 West St. S.
Currently, there are two Ivy Charging Park & Charge level 2 charging stations with four designated parking spaces to accommodate the four charging ports available. A flat rate of $2.00 per hour has been established for the service. The rate is in-line with municipal comparators and other charging station fees and will...
City approves programs to incentivize large builds in downtown Orillia
Posted on Tuesday, March 08, 2022 10:30 AM
City Council has approved a new suite of incentive programs geared towards projects that will add jobs and housing to downtown Orillia. The new programs, offered through the City’s Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan (DTCIP), are expected to roll out later this spring.
“Access to good jobs and housing in the City’s core is not only critical to attracting new investment to the community, but it also benefits our existing community and allows residents to pursue local careers,” said Mayor Steve...
UPDATE: Feb. 25, 2022 Orillia to terminate municipal state of emergency effective March 1
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2022 09:30 AM
Termination aligns with further provincial measures being lifted
In line with the further easing of provincial COVID-19 public health measures effective next week, the City of Orillia’s local state of emergency will be terminated effective March 1, 2022.
“While we are still dealing with the impacts of COVID-19, the need to continue under a state of emergency is no longer necessary. City Council and staff will continue to manage and respond to COVID-19 with the safety of our community top of mind and...
UPDATE: Feb. 16, 2022 City adapts to updated provincial COVID-19 measures effective Feb. 17
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 06:30 AM
The City of Orillia is adapting operating procedures at select facilities as a result of the recent provincial direction easing some COVID-19 restrictions effective Feb. 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m.
Beginning Feb. 17, 2022, pre-registration will no longer be required for drop-in recreation and fitness activities at City recreation facilities.
Existing registrations for drop-in programs at City recreation facilities up to and including Feb. 27, 2022 will be honoured; however, walk-ins will be accommodated,...
