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Orillia secures $4.5 million Federal Housing Accelerator funding to fast-track housing
Posted on Friday, February 14, 2025 10:12 AM
For immediate release (Feb. 14, 2025) – The City of Orillia has successfully secured $4.5 million in funding through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund, Round 2 (HAF2).
“The City of Orillia is incredibly grateful to the Government of Canada for this significant investment in our community through the Housing Accelerator Fund. Access to safe and affordable housing is a key priority for Council and our community, and this funding will allow us to take...
Orillia streamlines grant policies to better support community
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 02:53 PM
New intake deadlines are March 15, Sept. 15 annually
For immediate release (Feb. 13, 2025) - The City of Orillia is making changes to its community grant policies to enhance accessibility, streamline processes, and expand eligibility for funding.
These updates will take effect immediately for 2025 and are designed to better support local non-profit organizations, cultural festivals, and now sport tourism initiatives. As part of the process, intake deadlines for applications will shift to twice per...
Warm up from the cold in Orillia on Feb. 13 and 14, 2025
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:36 AM
For immediate release (Feb. 13, 2025) – With colder temperatures in the forecast, members of the public looking to warm up on Feb. 13 and 14, 2025, can visit the following locations in Orillia:
Overnight: Feb. 13 to 16, 2025
The Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, located at the Orillia Community Church at 64 Colborne St. E., will operate overnight from Feb. 13 to 16, 2025, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. For information on operations of the Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, please follow The...
Celebrate a decade of poetry: Tenth annual K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition now open
Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 11:10 AM
For immediate release (Feb. 12, 2025) – The Leacock Museum is inviting submissions for the tenth anniversary of the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition. In memory of former volunteer Valerie Connor, the contest is open to amateur poets of all ages who currently reside in Ontario.
“Arts and culture are integral to Orillia’s identity,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “For 10 years, we have been proud to host the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition fostering creativity and celebrating local talent. We’re...
Family Day Holiday Schedule 2025
Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 02:00 PM
City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, for Family Day. This includes:
- Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)
- Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)
- Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.) – open Tuesdays to Saturdays
- Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)
- Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)
Hours of operation for other City facilities/services include:
Orillia Transit/OWLS: No service on Monday, Feb. 17.
Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.):...
