City of Orillia News

Supporting newcomer entrepreneurs: New Roots, New Routes launches in Orillia

For immediate release (May 15, 2025) – Fuel Innovation, City of Orillia’s Innovation Collective, in partnership with Georgian College’s Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC), is excited to announce the launch of New Roots, New Routes: Orillia and Lake Country, an accelerator program designed to support newcomers to Canada in starting or growing their businesses in Orillia and Lake Country.

New Roots, New Routes, a specialized six-week program, will equip participants who are new to the...

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Orillia now permits up to four units on a lot

New housing rules help unlock $4.5 million in federal funding for Orillia

For immediate release (May 14, 2025) – The City of Orillia is making it easier to build more homes by allowing up to four dwelling units on a single lot across the city and allowing for a range of residential uses on certain commercially-zoned lands in West Orillia.

This change is part of an effort to qualify for $4.5 million in federal housing funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) through the...

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Victoria Day Holiday Schedule 2025

City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025 for Victoria Day. This includes: 

• Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)

• Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)

• Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)

• Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)

• Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)

Hours of operation for other City facilities/services include:

• Orillia Transit/OWLS: No service on Monday, May 19.

• Orillia Recreation Centre(255 West St. S.): Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Rotary Place (100...

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Treasure Hunt program returns to Orillia for 2025

For immediate release (May 14, 2025) – Attention all Orillia treasure hunters, the City of Orillia Waste Management Advisory Committee’s annual Treasure Hunt program is returning once again, kicking off May 17, 2025.

The Treasure Hunt program runs on the third weekend of the month from May to October 2025 to encourage the reuse or recycling of large household items. 

Residents are encouraged to leave unwanted, but still useful, household items at the curb after 5 p.m. on the Friday of the event...

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Orillia invests $500k in tree recovery/replanting after ice storm

For immediate release (May 13, 2025) – Orillia City Council is taking action to help restore the city’s beloved urban tree canopy with the approval of $500,000 for tree recovery and replanting following the historic ice storm.

“Our parks and green spaces are the heart of this community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “We understand the deep value residents place on the trees that bring beauty, shade, and a sense of identity to our neighbourhoods. This investment is about more than just replacing trees;...

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