City of Orillia News

Remembrance Day - City of Orillia Closures 2025

City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in recognition of Remembrance Day:

• Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)
• Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)
• Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)
• Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)
• Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)

Orillia Transit/OWLS: Service will run as regularly scheduled on Nov. 11.

• Buses will stop for two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.
• Veterans in uniform or...

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Have Your Say about Orillia’s New Official Plan

For immediate release (Nov. 6, 2025) – Orillia has released its first draft of the proposed new Official Plan and is asking residents to provide their feedback on the draft by attending an open house on Dec. 4.

“The Official Plan is our roadmap for how Orillia will grow and change over the next 20 years. We really want to hear your thoughts about the draft Official Plan so that it reflects what matters most to our community,” said Orillia Mayor Don MacIsaac.

An Official Plan is a long-term policy...

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City of Orillia Launches Online Registration for 2026 Business Recycling Program

For immediate release (November 4, 2025) – The City of Orillia is introducing an online registration system for businesses that wish to continue receiving curbside recycling collection services starting in 2026. Registration is for organizations that are considered commercial, industrial and institutional, such as retails locations, restaurants, churches, and medical care facilities.

Starting January 1, 2026, Circular Materials will assume responsibility for the collection and management of blue...

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Vacancy on the Orillia Power Generation Corporation Board of Directors

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...

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Reminder of winter parking restrictions and downtown parking changes

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

To...

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