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Downtown Orillia overnight winter parking permits now available
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 04:20 PM
Starting tomorrow (January 15, 2026), the City will offer 10 overnight winter parking permits for designated spaces in Municipal Parking Lot 5. Permits can be purchased at the City Centre at a prorated cost of $225 plus HST and are sold on a first come first served basis.
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Season Dates: November 15 – April 15
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Permit Parking hours: 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Parking is prohibited in these spaces between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Looking ahead: Winter 2026-2027 overnight parking permits will be available...
City of Orillia declares Significant Weather Event January 3, 2026
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2026 01:27 PM
Update as of Jan. 9, 2026:
The Significant Weather Event declared on Jan. 3 has officially ended as of 7 a.m. Staff have been able to treat roads and sidewalks following multiple snow events. Thank you to our Roads, Waste Management, and Transit crews for their continued efforts during this time, and to residents for their patience and cooperation as conditions improved.
Crews will continue hauling snow from arterial roads as part of our road-widening operations. Please drive safely and watch...
City of Orillia rings in 2026 with free New Year’s Eve events across the city!
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 11:46 AM
For immediate release (Dec. 17, 2025) – The City of Orillia welcomes 2026 with the annual free New Year’s Eve Bash at the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) and the grand re-opening of the Gill Street Community Complex (433 Gill St.) on Dec. 31, 2025.
“New Year’s Eve in Orillia is always a special time for our community, and this year we’re excited to offer free celebrations throughout the city,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Whether you’re joining us at the Orillia Recreation Centre, celebrating...
Gill Street Community Complex gradually re-opening after major renovation
Posted on Friday, December 12, 2025 11:15 AM
Re-opening will include a family-friendly Grand Opening on Dec. 31
For immediate release (Dec. 12, 2025) – The City of Orillia is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Gill Street Community Complex (433 Gill St.), welcoming the community back to the ice ahead of the grand re-opening celebration on New Year’s Eve. The facility will open for select skates while finishing touches including remaining furnishings and minor work continue behind the scenes.
“Since the facility first opened in 1974,...
Turning tickets into joy - Toys for Tickets campaign raises thousands for local kids
Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2025 04:38 PM
Ticket payments and toy donations raised over $2,600 for local organizations
For immediate release (Dec. 11, 2025) – Orillia’s annual Toys for Tickets campaign once again helped spread holiday cheer throughout the community, generating thousands in monetary donations in lieu of parking ticket payments and collecting a significant number of toys for local organizations including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Couchiching Jubilee House, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District, and The...
