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MPP Jill Dunlop (left), Orillia athlete Tim Payne, and Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac, make an announcement regarding Orillia being awarded the right to host the 2024 Ontario 55+ Games.

Orillia to host the 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games

Posted on Friday, December 16, 2022 12:37 PM

For immediate release (Dec. 16, 2022)– The City of Orillia has been announced as the host city for the 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games and will be provided a hosting grant of $235,000 by the Province of Ontario to help deliver the Games.

Details were provided today by Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North, on behalf of Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, at the Orillia Recreation Centre where she was joined by Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac for the special announcement.

“Congratulations to...







New Year's Eve Bash

City’s family-friendly New Year’s Eve Bash returns to count down 2023

Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:57 AM

Ring in 2023 with the free event at the Orillia Recreation Centre

For immediate release (Dec. 14, 2022) – New Year’s Eve in Orillia will once again be a night to remember as the City of Orillia rings in 2023 with its free New Year’s Eve Bash on Dec. 31, 2022 at the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.)

“After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the City of Orillia is excited to host its New Year’s Eve Bash once again for the entire community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “This free,...

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New Orillia Transit fares begin in January 2023

Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 12:14 PM

For immediate release (Dec. 13, 2022) – As the City continues to improve Orillia’s transit system, riders will see a slight fare increase in 2023.

Effective Jan. 1, 2023, a cash fare to ride the bus in Orillia will increase by $0.10 from $2.80 to $2.90. There will also be price changes to monthly passes and bulk ride fees (see attached Orillia cOnnect Pass Poster). 

“The City recognizes how important public transit is to our community. Particularly today when cost of living is increasing...

The 2022 Toys for Tickets campaign raised over $2,600 worth of children’s toys and monetary donations in lieu of parking tickets. The toys and toy store gift certificates were donated to the local chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District, the Couchiching Jubilee House and the Salvation Army at a special presentation at Orillia City Centre on Dec. 12, 2022.

Toys for Tickets raises over $2,600 in toys for local children

Posted on Monday, December 12, 2022 02:37 PM

For immediate release (Dec. 12, 2022) – Parking tickets were turned into holiday cheer this morning as Mayor Don McIsaac presented over $2,600 in children’s toys and toy store gift certificates from the 2022 Toys for Tickets campaign to the local chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District, the Couchiching Jubilee House and the Salvation Army.

“The City of Orillia is proud to facilitate this program to turn parking tickets into toys...

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Council authorizes long-term direction for Rotary Place refrigeration system

Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 04:36 PM

Replacement system eliminates possibility of Legionella bacteria through dry, air-cooling

For immediate release (Dec. 7, 2022) – Orillia Council has approved a long-term plan for the refrigeration system at Rotary Place.

At its meeting on Dec. 7, 2022, Council authorized staff to execute an agreement for the design and contract administration for a new, indoor, self-contained compressor  system  and  outdoor  dry  condenser (dry chiller) to replace the current Rotary Place...

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