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City explores naming rights and commercial use of public spaces
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2025 04:04 PM
Community input and business ideas sought to guide the future of Orillia’s facilities
For immediate release (June 16, 2025) The City of Orillia is exploring opportunities to generate new revenue and enhance public services through the potential commercialization of key municipal properties and wants to hear from Orillia residents and business owners.
“The City is looking at innovative ways to maximize the use of public spaces while supporting the delivery of valued programs and services,” said...

Help shape Orillia’s 2026 Budget
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2025 02:25 PM
Public Meeting of Council re Community Engagement for 2026 Budget Preparation Takes Place June 23, 2025
For immediate release (June 16, 2025) – The City of Orillia invites residents to have their say on the 2026 Municipal Budget by sharing their ideas and priorities at an upcoming Public Meeting of Council focused on community engagement for 2026 Budget Preparation.
The meeting will take place on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew...

Music returns to Orillia’s waterfront with Sunday Evening Band Concerts
Posted on Friday, June 13, 2025 02:09 PM
For immediate release (June 13, 2025) - Music in the Park returns with the City’s popular Sunday Evening Band Concert Series beginning on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Rotary Aqua Theatre in Couchiching Beach Park.
The line up consists of nine concerts which are free to the public; however, donations will be accepted to help support the event and offset booking costs. All concerts will be held in the Rotary Aqua Theatre between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
“Music in the Park is one of Orillia’s...
Orillia launches The Great Orillia Flag Challenge for Canada Day Week
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 05:07 PM
Residents encouraged to connect with neighbours and celebrate Canada
For immediate release (June 5, 2025) – The City of Orillia is launching The Great Orillia Flag Challenge, a new community initiative that invites residents to team up with those on their street and decorate their homes with as many red and white Canadian flags as possible from June 30 to July 6, 2025.
Approved by Council on March 24, 2025, the friendly neighbourhood challenge is an opportunity for residents to connect with one...

Inaugural Food Strategy Open House takes place June 12
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 02:07 PM
Community invited to provide feedback and suggestions about local food system
For immediate release (June 5, 2025) – The Sharing Place Food Centre, in conjunction with the Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group, invites residents to an open house to learn about the local food system and share ideas on how to make it stronger.
This event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at the County of Simcoe Hub Program Room (250 West St. N., Orillia). At 5:30 p.m., the...