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Special Meeting of the Orillia Police Services Board: May 30, 2023

A Special Meeting of the Orillia Police Services Board re 2023-2025 Ontario Provincial Police - Orillia Detachment Action Plan will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 11 a.m. in the Tudhope-McIntyre Boardroom at Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.).

Temporary Road Closure - Monday, May 29th - 180 Nottawasaga Street (On Cameron St)

The road will be closed at 180 Nottawasaga Street (On Cameron St) between Coldwater Road West and Nottawasaga Street on Monday, May 29th, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for site servicing work.

• Detour details: Coldwater Road West to Patrick Street to Nottawasaga Street
• Emergency and Bus services have been notified. 

Contact Chris Hoos, Superintendent of Collection and Distribution with the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department of the City of Orillia, at 705-325-2293.

Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is June 5 to 9, 2023

For immediate release (May 26, 2023) – On behalf of the Orillia Police Services Board, the City of Orillia is encouraging residents to show their support and appreciation for their neighbourhood crossing guards during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, taking place from June 5 to 9, 2023.

“We are very fortunate to have a dedicated group of crossing guards who brave all types of weather and traffic conditions to ensure pedestrians get across the roadway safely,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “I encourage...

Temporary Road Closure - Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 504 Laclie Street

The road will be closed at 504 Laclie Street between Frontier Avenue and Murray Street from 8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. to connect a new watermain service.

• Detour details:
  • Northbound: Laclie to Frontier Ave Frontier Ave to Fourth St Fourth St to Lahay Ave Lahay Ave to Second St Second St to Murray St Murray St to Laclie St                    
  • Southbound Laclie St to Murray St Murray St to Second St Second St to Lahay Ave Lahay Ave to Fourth St Fourth St to Frontier Ave Frontier Ave to Laclie St
  • If you are not in the area,...

Navigating the Downtown Waterfront Area

There are various construction projects underway within the downtown Orillia waterfront area as part of a long-term plan to revitalize the area and better connect the beautiful waterfront to the historic downtown.

As a result of current and planned construction during the 2023 summer season, there are some impacts to access, parking and park amenities that residents and visitors should note. Visit orillia.ca/waterfront for information on construction, parking, boat launch, special events, and more.