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Warm up from the cold
Posted on Friday, February 06, 2026 03:11 PM
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued an extreme cold warning as colder conditions will begin this evening into the weekend, with wind chills near -30°C to -35°C
If you need a warm place to go this weekend, the following temporary warming centres are available:
- Orillia Public Library (36 Mississaga St. W.): See the hours of operation
- Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.): 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Orillia's overnight warming centre (360 West St S,) is open 24/7 until April 30, 2026, learn more.
The...
Warm up from the cold in Orillia
Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 03:25 PM
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued an extreme cold warning as colder conditions will begin this evening into Friday morning, with wind chills near -33°C to -38°C.
If you need a warm place to go this weekend, the following temporary warming centres are available:
- Orillia Public Library (36 Mississaga St. W.) See the hours of operation
- Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) See the hours of operation
Orillia's overnight warming centre (360 West St S,) is open 24/7 until April 30, 2026,
2025 Citizen of the Year Award nominations now open
Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 03:06 PM
For immediate release (Jan. 27, 2026) – The City of Orillia is inviting residents to help celebrate the people who make our community stronger by submitting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award. Nominations open on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Each year, the Citizen of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose volunteer efforts have made a meaningful difference in the lives of others and helped build a more caring, connected Orillia.
A panel of local residents, with the assistance of the...
Warm up from the cold in Orillia
Posted on Friday, January 23, 2026 04:10 PM
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued an extreme cold warning as colder conditions will begin this evening into Saturday morning, with wind chills near -30°C to -33°C.
If you need a warm place to go this weekend, visit the Orillia Public Library (36 Mississaga St. W.) see the hours of operation.
Orillia's overnight warming centre (360 West St S,) is open 24/7 until April 30, 2026, learn more.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reminds us that we may need to take extra care to protect...Downtown Orillia overnight winter parking permits now available
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 04:20 PM
Starting tomorrow (January 15, 2026), the City will offer 10 overnight winter parking permits for designated spaces in Municipal Parking Lot 5. Permits can be purchased at the City Centre at a prorated cost of $225 plus HST and are sold on a first come first served basis.
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Season Dates: November 15 – April 15
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Permit Parking hours: 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Parking is prohibited in these spaces between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Looking ahead: Winter 2026-2027 overnight parking permits will be available...
