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Orillia Transit creates new stop at Orillia Recreation Centre
Posted on Friday, June 24, 2022 10:09 AM
For immediate release (June 24, 2022) – Starting next week, the wheels on the bus will be turning towards the Orillia Recreation Centre at 255 West St. S.
Effective June 27, 2022, the South A and South B Orillia Transit Routes will commence service to the Orillia Recreation Centre main entry every 30 minutes during regular transit service hours. (See the Route Map.)
“Our new Orillia Recreation Centre is an incredible facility for the whole community. Adding this stop will...

Phase 2 of Centennial Drive Reconstruction Project begins in August
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2022 03:20 PM
For immediate release (June 23, 2022) – The second phase of the Centennial Drive Reconstruction Project gets underway beginning in August.
“The reconstruction of Centennial Drive is vital to set the stage for the downtown waterfront area revitalization that will take place over the next several years, bringing new vibrancy, jobs and residents to the area,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Summer is a busy time down at the waterfront and we appreciate our community’s and visitors’ patience as...

Downtown Tomorrow CIP grant provides facelifts for two new business storefronts
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 01:43 PM
For immediate release (June 22, 2022) – The City of Orillia has awarded $9,100 for two new projects through the first intake of the 2022 City of Orillia Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant program.
“The cumulative impact of the Downtown Tomorrow CIP grant program is being noticed by residents and visitors alike,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Each and every project supported through this program adds vibrancy to our storefronts and plays an important role in the revitalization...

Last chance: final candidate information session takes place July 7
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 12:17 PM
For immediate release (June 22, 2022) – The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in partnership with the City of Orillia and the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Severn, Ramara and Springwater, is hosting a free information session for potential candidates who are interested in running in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections.
The in-person Candidate Information Session will take place on July 7, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Orillia Room at Rotary Place, located at 100 University Ave. in...

Temporary Municipal Parking Lots 8 and 12 to be decommissioned July 5
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 01:59 PM
For immediate release (June 16, 2022) – Work to move the Waterfront Redevelopment Project forward will impact two temporary municipal parking lots beginning in July.
As part of the redevelopment environmental work taking place by FRAM Building Group (FRAM) at and around 70 Front St. N., temporary Municipal Parking Lots 8 and 12 will be decommissioned effective July 5, 2022. Alternative paid parking is available in Municipal Parking Lots 1, 2, 5 and 10 and free parking is available in the waterfront...