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Vacancy on the Orillia Power Generation Corporation Board of Directors
Posted on Friday, October 31, 2025 02:30 PM
Apply by November 18, 2025
For immediate release (October 31, 2025) – The City of Orillia is currently accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the Orillia Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of three directors who work with the President/CEO to oversee the OPGC on behalf of the City of Orillia as its sole shareholder. Candidates are not required to be a resident of the City of Orillia; however, preference will be given to those that...
Reminder of winter parking restrictions and downtown parking changes
Posted on Friday, October 24, 2025 01:54 PM
For immediate release (Oct. 24, 2025) – The City of Orillia reminds residents that seasonal overnight parking restrictions will take effect on Nov. 15, 2025, and continue until April 15, 2026.
From 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. (with the exception of the below changes), parking is prohibited in most City streets and municipal parking lots, regardless of weather conditions. Vehicles parked during prohibited hours may be ticketed and towed, and subject to applicable fines.
Downtown Orillia Parking Changes
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Council Approves Updated Short-Term Rental Licence Fee Structure
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2025 11:40 AM
For immediate release (Oct. 23, 2025) – Orillia Council has approved a new Short-term Rental Accommodation (STRA) licence fee structure that will take effect for the 2026 licensing year. The updated fee will be $680 per bedroom, with a maximum fee of $2,040 per STRA property.
Currently, STRA operators in Orillia pay a single flat fee regardless of the size of their rental. The new fee structure aims to create a more equitable system that better reflects the scale of operation and potential impact on...
Orillia Toys for Tickets campaign kicks off November 1, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 02:56 PM
For immediate release (Oct. 21, 2025) – Help the City of Orillia turn parking tickets into toys as we kick off the Toys for Tickets campaign on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
The campaign invites every person who receives a parking ticket (with the exception of accessible parking violations) in the City of Orillia between Nov. 1 and Dec.1, 2025 to pay the fine amount by donating a new children’s toy of equal or greater value. Since the annual event started in 2006, more than $50,000 in toys has been...
Orillia Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place Oct. 30
Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 02:55 PM
For immediate release (Oct. 21, 2025) – Three nominees will be honoured with an induction into the Orillia Hall of Fame at a special presentation on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.
After reviewing many worthy applications, the Commemorative Awards Selection Panel has chosen Harriett “Hattie” Todd, Stephen Graham, and Dr. Richard Johnston to be inducted into the Orillia Hall of Fame.
“The Selection Panel is pleased to honour three new inductees into the Orillia Hall of Fame,” said Chuck Penny,...
