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Special Joint Meeting City of Orillia and Chippewas of Rama First Nation re Truth and Reconciliation

Special Joint Meeting of Councils - City of Orillia and Chippewas of Rama First Nation regarding Truth and Reconciliation

The Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will meet with Members of Council from the Chippewas of Rama First Nation on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Creative Nomad Studios, located at 23 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, Ontario.

The purpose of this joint meeting is to provide an opportunity for Council members to receive education and information about...

Crossing Guard update for two school zones

Update September 21, 2025:

Two school zones will be temporarily unstaffed by crossing guards until October 7, 2025:

• Brant Street and Laclie Street intersection
• Forest Avenue South and Highway 12

Signage will be posted at the affected crossings to advise pedestrians that a crossing guard is not on duty. 

We encourage all families to remind children when crossing at locations without crossing guards:

•  Always press the pedestrian “walk” button at traffic-light controlled crossings. At some crossings, you...

Road Now Open - 475 Bay Street - Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Please note that the road will be closed at 475 Bay Street from Fitton's Road East to Drinkwater Drive (open to local traffic only) to allow crews to replace a culvert from 7:00am to 8:00pm on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025.

• Rain date: N/A
• Detour: Fitton's Road East to Maple Drive to Bay Street
• 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 Brent Settle,...

Public Meetings of Council re Community Engagement 2026 Budget - September 22 and October 20, 2025

The Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will host Public Meetings to gather community input on the development of the 2026 Budget on the following dates in the Council Chamber of the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, Orillia, Ontario:

• Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM

• Monday, October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The format will be in-person and electronic (hybrid) meetings in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act. Members of the public are encouraged to attend...

Collaborative Environmental Restoration Project at Tudhope Park

For immediate release (August 25, 2025) – Sustainable Orillia, in collaboration with Mariposa Folk Festival and the City of Orillia, is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and dig into an exciting environmental project at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park this September.

The project is supported through funding from Tree Canada’s Community Tree Grants program and includes the removal of invasive Buckthorn species. Buckthorn spreads rapidly, disrupts native plant communities, and reduces...