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Couchiching Beach swimming advisory issued Aug. 14, 2024

For immediate release (Aug. 14, 2024) - The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swimming advisory has been issued for Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach 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 it is not a beach closure. During a swimming advisory,...

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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Re: 21 Diana Drive

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Orillia deemed the following application to amend the City’s Zoning By-law 2014-44 a “Complete” application under Subsection 34 of the Planning Act on the 26th day of July, 2024.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at noon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be dealt with, in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, to consider the following Zoning...

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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Re: 406 and 410 Gill Street and 152 Oxford Street

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Orillia deemed the following applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium “Complete” applications under Subsection 51 of the Planning Act on the 4th day of July, 2024.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, September 9th, 2024 at noon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be dealt with, in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South,...

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Notice of Public Meeting Re: Municipally-Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at noon, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be dealt with, in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, to consider the municipally-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments set out below.

PLEASE NOTE that this meeting may be attended either in person at the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, Orillia or

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Transit Detour August 14, 2024 - Mississaga St. W.

Orillia Transit Service Notice

Transit Detour & Modifications

August 14, 2024

Due to sewer repairs, Mississaga St. W. will be closed between Albert St. and Dunlop St., and the following transit detour will be implemented and in place on August 14, 2024, only:

Georgian & Both West Ridge Routes: All three routes that utilize Mississaga St. W. will detour by using Albert St., Colborne St., and Dunlop St. to accommodate the road closure. As a result, one transit stop will be out of service for the...

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