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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...
Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras Activated in New Community Safety Zones
Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025 03:17 PM
A Safer Community Is Everyone’s Responsibility - Enforcement Is Active. Safety Is Non-Negotiable.
For immediate release (July 24, 2025) – The City of Orillia’s commitment to road safety continues with two of its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras now active and issuing tickets to drivers who choose to ignore posted speed limits. If you’re not speeding, you won’t get a ticket.
Cameras have been activated in the Community Safety Zones on Park Street and Fittons Road West, with the Westmount...
A penny for your thoughts: help shape Orillia’s 2026 budget
Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 04:05 PM
For immediate release (July 22, 2025) – The City of Orillia invites residents to have your say on the 2026 budget! From July 22 to Aug. 15, 2025, share your ideas and priorities through an online survey and various other opportunities.
“The annual budgeting process directly impacts the programs, services, and infrastructure that touch our daily lives here in Orillia,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “By sharing your input, you help shape decisions that reflect our community’s priorities and values. I...
Clear the way for your favourite! It’s time to vote to name the plows
Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 01:08 PM
Voting runs from July 22 to Aug. 15, 2025
For immediate release (July 22, 2025) – It’s ‘snow’ joke. We need your vote! After receiving more than 93 name submissions, the City of Orillia has opened voting to members of the public to pick the name for two plows in their fleet.
The plows were painted as part of a Public Works Week Open House earlier this year and initial name submissions were accepted from May 28 to June 30, 2025.
“It’s been fantastic to see the community’s creativity on display again...
Orillia Recreation Centre annual pool maintenance begins Aug 16
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2025 03:18 PM
For immediate release (July 18, 2025) – 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. 16, 2025.
The aquatic area will reopen on Sept. 13, 2025. 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 necessary...
