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Orillia Joins Ontario’s Seniors Active Living Centre Program
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2025 01:15 PM
Expanding programs for older adults in the community
For immediate release (August 15, 2025) – The City of Orillia is pleased to announce its official designation as part of Ontario’s Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) program, a move that will enhance opportunities for older adults in the community to stay active, engaged, and connected.
With funding from the Government of Ontario, the City of Orillia plans to support the transition of the current Seniors at Play program into the newly...
Orillia to open cooling centres August 9th due to heat warning
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2025 04:57 PM
For immediate release (August 8, 2025) – Due to the heat warning in place, the City of Orillia will open air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use beginning August 9, 2025. The City encourages anyone – especially those susceptible to extreme heat – to make use of the centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted.
The following public places have been identified as cooling and hydration centres:
Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.
Civic Holiday Schedule 2025
Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:14 AM
City of Orillia administrative offices are closed on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 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.)
- Orillia Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)
Hours of operation for other City facilities/services include:
- Orillia Transit/OWLS: No service on Monday, Aug. 4.
- Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.): Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Transit Route Modification Effective August 15, 2025
Posted on Monday, July 28, 2025 02:27 PM
Effective August 15, 2025, as part of a trial running until April 30, 2026, two Orillia Transit Routes will be servicing Lakehead University during all operational hours.
As a result, three transit stops will be out of service for the duration of the trial. The stops that will not be serviced can be found on the map.
Lakehead University All-Day Transit Stop map
For more information, visit orillia.ca/transit or call 705-326-8300.
Orillia Launches Second All-Day Transit Stop at Lakehead University as Part of Route Trial
Posted on Friday, July 25, 2025 02:56 PM
For immediate release (July 25, 2025) – The City of Orillia is enhancing transit service to better meet the needs of the community. Beginning Aug. 15, 2025, Orillia Transit will launch a trial of an all-day transit stop at Lakehead University on the West Ridge via Old Barrie Road Route. The trial will run until April 30, 2026.
Council authorized this change on May 12, 2025 and the adjustment aims to improve access to Lakehead University for students, staff, and visitors by making the stop...
