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Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach swimming advisories issued July 15, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 01:45 PM
For immediate release (July 15, 2025) - The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that swimming advisories have been issued for Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, and Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, due to a higher-than-normal bacteria count.
A swimming advisory is issued when the bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. An advisory is a warning to swimmers, but...
Orillia Transit Service Notice - July 19, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 12:37 PM
July 19, 2025 - Transit Detour - Scottish Festival Parade
Transit Detour & Modifications
July 19, 2025 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
During the Orillia Scottish Festival & Parade, Mississaga Street will be closed from Peter Street, through to Lightfoot Drive, continuing onto Terry Fox Circle.
To accommodate this road closure, the following changes will be implemented and in place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. only:
Transit Terminal: Due to the Mississaga Street closure, the Laclie...
Orillia to open cooling centres July 15 to 17 due to heat warning
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 09:27 AM
For immediate release (July 15, 2025) – Due to the heat warning in place, the City of Orillia will open air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use from July 15 to 17, 2025. The City encourages anyone – especially those susceptible to extreme heat – to make use of the centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted.
The following public places have been identified as cooling and hydration centres:
Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.
Temporary Road Closure - Mississaga Street West between Barrie Rd and Eleanor Rd Tuesday July 15
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 08:35 AM
Please note that Mississaga Street West, between Barrie Road and Eleanor Road is closed to allow crews for a watermain repair in the roadway on Tuesday July 15, 2025 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Detour is in place: – Barrie Rd to Eleanor Road to Walker Road to Mississaga St. W.,
- 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, Superintendent...
City reacquires 150 Front Street South, Orillia
Posted on Monday, July 14, 2025 12:57 PM
For immediate release (July 14, 2025) – On July 11, 2025, the City of Orillia reacquired 150 Front Street South. The property is designated as being of cultural heritage and interest. The property was reacquired through the exercise of an option to purchase, which the City reserved on the sale of the property in 2019.
“Reacquiring 150 Front Street South is an important step in preserving Orillia’s heritage and ensuring that this landmark remains part of our community’s story,” said Mayor Don...
