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City of Orillia declares Significant Weather Event – Feb 7 2025
Posted on Friday, February 07, 2025 03:16 PM
For immediate release (Feb. 7, 2025) – The City of Orillia is declaring a Significant Weather Event to alert the community that the current extreme weather conditions could pose a danger to users of City roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.
Environment Canada issued a snow squall warning at 10:11 a.m. for the Orillia area. Between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. more than 40 cm of snow has fallen in Orillia with another 20 cm of snow expected this afternoon.
City of Orillia winter control crews remain operational...

City of Orillia closing City Centre and other City facilities due to conditions
Posted on Friday, February 07, 2025 01:45 PM
For immediate release (Feb. 7, 2025) – Due to the deteriorating weather and road conditions today (Feb. 7, 2025), the City of Orillia is closing all public facilities effective at 2 p.m. for the safety of staff and patrons.
Affected facilities include:
- 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.)
- Orillia Opera House (20 Mississaga St. W.)

City adopts streamlined sign by-law for Downtown Orillia
Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2025 09:31 AM
For immediate release (Feb. 6, 2025) – Orillia Council has adopted a series of amendments to the City’s sign by-law aimed at reducing red tape, improving customer service, and providing greater flexibility for downtown businesses.
“One of Council’s priorities is business retention and expansion. By streamlining the sign by-law, we are reducing barriers for businesses and enhancing customer service, fostering a thriving and vibrant downtown core where businesses can focus on growth and innovation...

Fuel Innovation launches Bright Minds innovation challenge to drive digital transformation
Posted on Wednesday, February 05, 2025 09:39 AM
Registration now open for Lakehead, Georgian students
For immediate release (Feb. 5, 2025) – Fuel Innovation, the City of Orillia’s Innovation Collective, is excited to launch the Bright Minds Corporate Innovation Challenge, with registration now open. This initiative invites student innovators from Lakehead University and Georgian College to solve real-world municipal challenges through advanced, technology-driven solutions.
Teams of two to three students will collaborate to develop innovative...

Council endorses plans for future boundary expansion, growth
Posted on Tuesday, February 04, 2025 04:22 PM
For immediate release (Feb. 4, 2025) – Orillia Council took significant steps toward shaping Orillia’s future growth and development during a special meeting of Council on Feb. 4, 2025. Decisions included setting a minimum average density target for strategic growth areas and advancing policy directions for the City’s new Official Plan.
“This is a pivotal moment for Orillia. By setting clear density targets and forward-thinking policies, we are laying the groundwork for a vibrant, sustainable...