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Have your say about the second draft of the new Our Orillia Official Plan

Have your say about the second draft of the new Our Orillia Official Plan Official Plan review and update Statutory Public Open House May 7 from 4 to 6 p.m.

For immediate release (April 9, 2026) – Orillia has released the second draft of its new Official Plan and is inviting residents to share their feedback at an upcoming Statutory Public Open House on May 7.

“The release of the second draft of the new Our Orillia Official Plan marks an important milestone. This draft reflects the valuable...

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Statutory Public Open House for Orillia’s new Official Plan

Learn more about the new Our Orillia Official Plan, our community’s roadmap to 2051!

Statutory Public Open House for Orillia’s new Official Plan takes place May 7th at 4:00 p.m.

The Our Orillia Official Plan is a plan for Orillia’s future, building on what makes it a great place to live and work today. It presents a way for the whole community to think about how we live, how we move, where we work, how we grow, what we protect, and what we want Orillia to become. Over the past 2 years, you have...

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Notice of Nomination for Office

Notice of Nomination for Office Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s.32)

Notice is hereby given that Nominations for the following offices will be accepted by the City Clerk:

City Council:

• Mayor
  One (1) to be elected at large
• Councillors
  Eight (8) to be elected; two (2) in each of the four (4) wards

School Boards:

• Trustee, Simcoe County District School Board (English-Public)
• Trustee, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (English-Separate)
• Membre, Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French-Public)
• Membre, Conseil...

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Temporary Road Closure - 206 Balmoral Drive - Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Please note that the road at 206 Belmoral Drive is closed today, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 for a watermain break repair.  

• Detour is in place: Lawrence Avenue to Brant Street West to Belmoral Drive
• Rain date: n/a
• If you are not in the area, avoid the area.
• Follow the direction of the local authorities.
• Do not call 911 for information or updates.
• Emergency services and bus services have been notified.

Contact Dan Roe, Manager of Collection and Distribution – 705-325-2293, Environment and Infrastructure...

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Notice to the Public

Notice: Residents and Businesses on Gill Street

The City of Orillia would like to inform you that construction work will be taking place between James and Oxford Street
The project will replace 20 meters of sanitary sewer near Taylor Dr. The project is scheduled to commence on or about April 7th , 2026, with completion expected by April 10th , 2026.

The road will remain open, with traffic restricted to one lane. 

The City of Orillia does everything it can to limit the inconvenience during...

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