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2026 Budget Approved
Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 04:34 PM
Cost saving efforts reduces levy increase to 1.48% - one of the lowest property tax increases across the province
For immediate release (Dec. 10, 2025) – Orillia City Council endorsed a 1.48% tax increase for the Mayor’s 2026 Budget at its special meeting on December 10, 2025. The final budget demonstrates a careful, responsible approach to financial planning that minimizes costs for residents while protecting essential services amid ongoing inflation, increased legislative mandates and the...
Celebrate the holidays with free parking in downtown Orillia!
Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2025 09:15 AM
Celebrate the holidays with free parking in downtown Orillia! Free parking in municipal lots until January 4, 2026.
For immediate release (Dec. 9, 2025) – Celebrate the season and experience the magic of Downtown Orillia with free parking in all municipal downtown parking lots. Free parking starts today, December 9, until January 4, 2026.
The City is bringing back free downtown parking this holiday season to help make holiday shopping easier and more convenient while also supporting local retailers...
Orillia warming centre officially opens for winter 2025/26
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2025 03:00 PM
For immediate release (December 5, 2025) – The Orillia warming centre has officially opened for winter 2025/26 with the ribbon cutting of the new facility earlier today. Representatives from the County of Simcoe and City of Orillia joined together to launch the County’s eighth funded warming centre location in the region.
Located at 360 West Street South in Orillia, this location has the capability of ensuring up to 20 people have access to services and support with a safe, heated space. Open 24...
Safe Community Project Zero
Posted on Friday, November 28, 2025 03:06 PM
Enbridge Gas Ontario teams up with Orillia Fire Department to
Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths through Safe Community Project Zero
For immediate release (Nov. 28, 2025) – Today, Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas), and the Orillia Fire Department announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
The Orillia Fire Department received 252 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero–a...
A toonie takes you there! Orillia launches reduced transit fare pilot program
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2025 02:30 PM
For immediate release (November 24, 2025) – The City of Orillia is expanding access to affordable public transportation for Orillia Transit riders by launching a reduced transit fare 15-month pilot program beginning January 1, 2026. This bold initiative sees standard transit fares reduced to just $2 (affectionately known to Canadians as a ‘toonie’), $30 for an unlimited 30-day pass ($1 per day) and more!
“Putting people first is the foundation of this initiative,” said Don McIsaac, Mayor of the...
