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Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule 2024

City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, for Thanksgiving. This includes:

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

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

• Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)

• Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)

• Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)

Hours of operation for other City facilities/services include:

Orillia Transit/OWLS: No service on Monday, Oct. 14.

Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.): Closed on Monday, Oct. 14.Rotary Place

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Reminder to Taxpayers - October 2, 2024

The 2nd instalment of the 2024 Regular Tax Bill is due and payable October 15, 2024. Ratepayers are reminded that penalty is added to all past due instalments or part thereof as follows:

1¼% added on the first working day following the due date and

1¼% per month thereafter beginning November 1, 2024.

Failure to receive the tax bill does not relieve the property owner from payment of taxes or liability for penalty for late payment. Payments for both Tax & Water Bills are accepted at most financial...

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Have your say on voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election

For immediate release (Oct. 1, 2024) – The City of Orillia invites residents to provide input on their preferred voting methods for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.

From Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024, residents can share how they would like to cast their vote in 2026, with options for in-person paper voting, mail-in voting, telephone voting, or internet voting.

“Civic engagement is the foundation of a strong community, and voting is one of the most important ways to make your voice heard,”...

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Transit Notice September 30, 2024

Orillia Transit Service Notice

Transit Detour & Modifications

September 30, 2024 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

During the Community Walk & Gathering in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation transit delays or impacts may occur due to rolling street closures.

Please be patient with walk participants and transit operators during this time. 

If you have questions regarding how transit is impacted, please call TOK Transit at 705-326-8300.

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Orillia recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

For immediate release (Sept. 26, 2024) –The City of Orillia joins the Federal and Provincial Governments in recognizing Sept. 30 as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

"The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to reflect on the tragic legacy of the residential school system and honour the children who never returned home, as well as the survivors, their families, and communities,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “One of Council’s priorities is strengthening community...

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