City of Orillia News

Dredging program begins at Port of Orillia

For immediate release (Dec. 12, 2024) – The City of Orillia has initiated a dredging program to address weed growth and sediment build-up within the Port of Orillia.

The project will restore historic lake depths, ensuring the Port can accommodate larger vessels and remain a key destination for boaters. Work will take place over the winter with completion expected by spring 2025. During this project, the boat launch and a portion of the parking lot at the Orillia Waterfront Centre will be closed...

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Orillia continues free teen passes and free transit days

General cash fares to see slight increase

For immediate release (Dec. 11, 2024) – The City of Orillia is pleased to announce the continuation of the free teen pass program, discounted seniors’ rate, and four free transit days.

Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Orillia Transit users will see a slight increase in the single-ride fare by $0.10 from $3 to $3.10. Pricing changes to monthly passes and bulk ride fees will also come into effect (see attached Orillia cOnnect Pass Poster). Seniors will continue to...

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Orillia Council approves 2025 budget

Mitigating measures and provincial relief reduce levy increase to 2.5%

For immediate release (Dec. 10, 2024) – Orillia City Council approved a 2.5 per cent tax levy increase for 2025 at its special meeting on Dec. 9, 2024, reducing the 6.94 per cent levy increase originally anticipated through strategic measures and provincial relief provided for significant increases to policing costs.

The final 2.5 per cent tax levy increase reflects a 2.77 per cent increase tied to external service partner...

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Stay up to date on plowing operations with the Orillia Snowplow Tracker

For immediate release (Nov. 25, 2024) – City of Orillia residents can once again view which roads have been plowed in the city through the touch of a button. The Orillia Snowplow Tracker is back and available online at orillia.ca/PlowTracker and on the OrilliaNow online portal at orillia.ca/now.

“We are pleased to once again offer residents the convenience of knowing which roads have been plowed and when during the winter season,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Reintroducing the snowplow tracker is part...

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Have your say in establishing local policing priorities

For immediate release (Nov. 25, 2024) – Orillia Council would like to hear from residents regarding policing priorities as part of the development of the Ontario Provincial Police’s Local Action Plan.

“Orillia City Council is committed to fostering a welcoming and safe community and your input plays a crucial role in shaping local policing priorities,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “We encourage all residents to share their top three local policing priorities with us so we can present the Couchiching...

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