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UPDATE: April 27, 2022 Masks continue to be required on Orillia Transit until at least June 11

In line with the Province’s recent announcement to extend the mandatory masking mandate in certain high-risk settings, Orillia Transit riders are required to wear masks until at least June 11, 2022.

“The City of Orillia continues to adapt operations as per the direction of the Province,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Following masking requirements within high-risk settings such as public transit will assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19 during this sixth wave. We appreciate the cooperation of our...

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Nomination Period opens May 2 for the 2022 Municipal Election

Effective April 27, 2022, candidates and third party advertisers for the 2022 Municipal Election can book an appointment to file their nomination or registration through the City of Orillia’s new appointment booking system at orillia.ca/2022election.

The 2022 Municipal Election and School Board Election will be held on Oct. 24, 2022. The nomination period is open from May 2, 2022, until 2 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2022 for all candidates interested in running for the following offices:

• Mayor: One (1) to...

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Orillia to explore higher intensification for residential development

Study continues for potential boundary expansion land requirements

As the City continues its Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) process to plan for future growth, at its meeting on April 25, 2022, Council provided direction to update the City’s Land Needs Assessment to contemplate higher minimum intensification and designated greenfield density targets for residential development to be considered with boundary expansion recommendations.

The Province is requiring the City to plan for sufficient...

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Transit Route Detour

West Ridge via Old Barrie Road Bus: Due to a temporary road closure, the West Ridge via Old Barrie Road Bus will not be travelling Westmount Drive North between Mary Street and John Street. The West Ridge via Old Barrie Road bus will be going...

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Realizing Orillia’s Climate Future

Council adopts Climate Change Action Plan for City of Orillia

During its April 25 meeting, Orillia Council adopted the Climate Change Action Plan, entitled Orillia’s Climate Future, in principle. This plan will serve as a roadmap for climate action decision making and priority setting in the City of Orillia over the next 30 years and sets ambitious corporate and community greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets.

“On behalf of Council, I am thrilled to be moving forward with implementing Orillia’s...

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