City of Orillia News

It’s time to fall into fun!

New 7 a.m. registration start time for recreation programs begins this fall

For immediate release (Aug. 12, 2024) – With fall around the corner, the City of Orillia is excited to launch the 2024 digital Fall Made FUN recreation guide.

The guide is available to view at orillia.ca/programs and is packed with a variety of programs designed to keep you active, engaged, and having fun throughout the fall season. From fitness classes and swimming lessons to arts and crafts, sports leagues and new...

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Couchiching Beach swimming advisory lifted Aug. 7

For immediate release (Aug. 7, 2024) – The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that the swimming advisory at Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, has been lifted.

A swimming advisory was issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on July 30, 2024, due to a higher-than-normal bacteria count.

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Christine Wareing
Aquatic and Fitness Supervisor
705-330-6746
cwareing@orillia.ca 

Melissa Gowanlock
Manager of...

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Orillia Recreation Centre annual pool maintenance begins Aug. 17

For immediate release (Aug. 7, 2024) – The City of Orillia would like to remind community members and visitors that the natatorium (aquatic area) at the Orillia Recreation Centre will be undergoing annual maintenance beginning on Aug. 17, 2024.

The aquatic area will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Maintenance will include draining and cleaning of the lap, leisure and therapy pools, cleaning under the moveable floor, and pool deck and leisure pool features maintenance. Annual maintenance is...

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Civic Holiday Schedule 2024

City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 for the Civic Holiday. This includes:

• Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)

• Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)

• Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)

• Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)

• Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)

Hours of operation for other City facilities/services include:

Orillia Transit/OWLS: No service on Monday, Aug. 5.

Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.): Open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Rotary Place

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Neighbourhood traffic circle to be installed as traffic calming pilot

Traffic circle coming to James Street East and Forest Avenue South intersection

For immediate release (July 30, 2024) – The City of Orillia is piloting a one-year traffic calming project at the intersection of Forest Avenue South and James Street East beginning in mid-August.

The installation of the temporary traffic circle at the intersection is aimed to address concerns related to collisions and speeding and involves using temporary rubber curbing and recycled asphalt to create the circle...

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