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Seasonal road closure on portion of Harvie Settlement Road extended
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 01:23 PM
Alternative access remains available from Diana Drive
For immediate release (March 14, 2025) –The City of Orillia is extending the seasonal closure of a portion of Harvie Settlement Road between University Avenue and the drive lane at 695 Harvie Settlement Rd. until April 14, 2025, due to road conditions.
“The safety of residents and motorists remains our top priority,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “City crews are working diligently to improve road conditions, but given the volume of ice and the...
City of Orillia begins 90-Day notification period for automated speed enforcement cameras
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 12:04 PM
For immediate release (March 14, 2025) – The City of Orillia is moving forward with the next phase of its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program.
Installation of "Coming Soon" signs is now complete at the three designated locations: Fittons Road West, Park Street, and Westmount Drive South. This marks a key milestone in the road to full implementation, with cameras expected to be operational in 90 days.
“Automated Speed Enforcement is an important tool in our efforts to improve road safety and...
Fuel Innovation launches Further Faster: Empower HER Orillia and Lake Country
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 02:10 PM
Registration now open
For immediate release (March 11, 2025) – Fuel Innovation, the City of Orillia’s Innovation Collective, in partnership with Georgian College’s Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC), is excited to announce the launch of Further Faster: Empower HER Orillia and Lake Country, an accelerator program designed to support women entrepreneurs.
Further Faster: Empower HER is a transformative 10-week program designed to support women and women-led businesses. This program aims to...
Orillia launches Transit Study to gather rider feedback
Posted on Monday, March 10, 2025 01:23 PM
Community invited to share insights on Orillia Transit service, future improvements
For immediate release (March 10, 2025) – The City of Orillia, with support from Georgian College students, is launching the Orillia Transit Study: Your Ride, Your Say survey to gather public feedback on Orillia Transit services. Running from March 10 to 28, the survey invites residents to share their experiences and help shape the future of transit in Orillia.
“The City of Orillia is committed to delivering a transit...
Skilled Futures Expo inspires Orillia students to explore career pathways in skilled trades
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 02:42 PM
For immediate release (March 6, 2025) – Local high school students from Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School and Twin Lakes Secondary School took a step toward their future on Feb. 27, 2025, at the Skilled Futures Expo, an event designed to introduce them to careers in skilled trades and entrepreneurship.
Organized by Fuel Innovation, the City of Orillia’s Innovation Collective, and the City’s Business Development office, the event at Georgian College’s Orillia campus featured industry...
