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Orillia seeks members for Poverty Reduction Working Group
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 01:16 PM
Applications open until Oct. 31
For immediate release (Oct. 22, 2024) – The City of Orillia is calling on community members to join its new Poverty Reduction Working Group, aimed at creating actionable solutions to tackle poverty in the community. This hands-on, action-oriented group will play a key role in turning a high-level action plan into a comprehensive, implementable strategy to reduce poverty in Orillia.
“Reducing poverty requires more than just ideas—it takes real, on-the-ground action....

City moves forward with automated speed enforcement program
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:08 AM
Council approves next steps; by-laws to follow before full implementation
For immediate release (Oct. 22, 2024) – At its meeting on Oct. 21, 2024, Orillia Council took a significant step towards enhancing road safety by approving the creation of an Automated Speed Enforcement Program. The City will partner with the Town of Newmarket to implement the program, set to begin in 2025.
“Speeding is a concern we hear about regularly from residents, and the Automated Speed Enforcement Program is a...

Flags lowered to honour former Orillia Mayor Ron Stevens
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2024 06:22 PM
For immediate release (Oct. 21, 2024) – The City of Orillia has lowered its flags in honour of former Mayor of Orillia Ron Stevens, who passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.
“Ron Stevens was Orillia’s longest-serving Mayor and a dedicated public servant that made a true impact on our community. On behalf of members of Council and City of Orillia staff, I would like to extend our condolences to his family, loved ones and friends,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Ron was an outstanding example of a true...

Council amends zoning to align with Affordable Housing Action Plan
Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2024 11:36 AM
City checking off action plan goals to help foster affordable housing opportunities
For immediate release (Oct. 9, 2024) – Orillia Council approved changes to the City’s Zoning By-law at its meeting on Oct. 7, 2024, in an effort to help increase the supply of affordable housing throughout the municipality.
“Our Council has made helping the most vulnerable in our community one of its top priorities. Everyone deserves to be housed. These key changes to the City’s Zoning By-law are significant in our...

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule 2024
Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 09:30 AM
City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, for Thanksgiving. This includes:
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Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)
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Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)
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Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)
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Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)
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Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)
Hours of operation for other City facilities/services include:
Orillia Transit/OWLS: No service on Monday, Oct. 14.
Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.): Closed on Monday, Oct. 14.Rotary Place