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Have your say on Orillia’s vibrant spaces and creative places
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 12:28 PM
City seeking community’s input on Parks, Recreation, Culture and Trails Master Plan
For immediate release (April 14, 2025) – The City of Orillia is updating its Parks, Recreation, Culture, and Trails Master Plan and is inviting the community to help shape the future of Orillia’s parks, trails, recreational facilities, and cultural spaces.
The Master Plan is a strategic document that studies the existing park, recreation, culture, and trails system, facilities, and programming. It provides both a...
Jarvis Street reconstruction begins April 14
Posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 12:51 PM
For immediate release (April 11, 2025) – The City of Orillia is gearing up for another busy construction season in 2025 with the Jarvis Street Reconstruction project, beginning April 14.
“Projects such as the Jarvis Street Reconstruction project are critical investments in our city’s infrastructure and will contribute to improved roads, sidewalks, water systems, and public spaces,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “We appreciate your patience as we begin the spring construction season in Orillia.”
Jarvis...
City of Orillia terminates state of emergency after historic ice storm
Posted on Wednesday, April 09, 2025 01:55 PM
For Immediate Release - (April 9, 2025) – As recommended by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator/Fire Chief, Chris Ferry, and the Emergency Operations Centre Commander, Roger Young, the City of Orillia has officially terminated the state of emergency effective April 9, 2025, as conditions have stabilized following the unprecedented ice storm and related impacts.
“After a thorough review of our current situation, we are now in a position to continue moving forward in a recovery stage and...
City of Orillia Emergency Operations Update #14 - April 7 at 4:30 p.m.
Posted on Monday, April 07, 2025 05:21 PM
Sandbag station set up to support residents on the shores of Lake Simcoe
For Immediate Release - (April 7, 2025) - The City of Orillia is taking steps to support residents in response to rapidly rising water levels in Lake Simcoe and localized flooding in low-lying shoreline areas, including Cedar Island Road, Collins Drive, Davey Drive, Forest Avenue South, MacIsaac Drive and Victoria Crescent, where water ponding is already impacting the roads and properties.
“Our top priority is ensuring the...
City of Orillia Emergency Operations Update #13 - April 6 at 3:30 p.m.
Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2025 03:44 PM
Relief Centre to close as community partners resume operations
For Immediate Release - (April 6, 2025) - As local support and emergency services return to regular capacity, the City of Orillia will close its temporary Relief Centre at the Orillia Recreation Centre effective 6 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025.
With power restored to more than 80 per cent of the city, and both Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital and The Lighthouse Shelter now fully operational and able to support the community’s needs,...
