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Rotary Place Ice Installation Update - Dec. 16, 2022
Posted on Friday, December 16, 2022 04:17 PM
Update: Dec. 16, 2022
On Dec. 1, 2022, City staff were authorized to enter into a temporary rental refrigeration equipment agreement to support reinstating the ice surfaces at Rotary Place. Originally, the anticipated timeline indicated the blue pad ice surface would be available to user groups and the public the first week of January 2023 and the green pad ice surface by mid-January 2023. Staff have endeavoured to accelerate the timing to reinstate the ice surfaces as much as possible since...

Orillia to host the 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games
Posted on Friday, December 16, 2022 12:37 PM
For immediate release (Dec. 16, 2022)– The City of Orillia has been announced as the host city for the 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games and will be provided a hosting grant of $235,000 by the Province of Ontario to help deliver the Games.
Details were provided today by Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North, on behalf of Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, at the Orillia Recreation Centre where she was joined by Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac for the special announcement.
“Congratulations to...

Transit - New Year's Eve
Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 02:36 PM
Orillia Transit Service Notice
New Year's Eve Extended Transit Hours and Free Service on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022
Transit rides will be free from 7:45 p.m. until 1:45 a.m.
Regular fares apply prior to 7:15 p.m. Last departure from the downtown terminal is Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 at 1:15 a.m.
Courtesy of staff and management of your local Tim Hortons.
Season's greetings from Orillia Transit. For more information, call 705-326-8300.
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City’s family-friendly New Year’s Eve Bash returns to count down 2023
Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:57 AM
Ring in 2023 with the free event at the Orillia Recreation Centre
For immediate release (Dec. 14, 2022) – New Year’s Eve in Orillia will once again be a night to remember as the City of Orillia rings in 2023 with its free New Year’s Eve Bash on Dec. 31, 2022 at the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.)
“After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the City of Orillia is excited to host its New Year’s Eve Bash once again for the entire community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “This free,...

New Orillia Transit fares begin in January 2023
Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 12:14 PM
For immediate release (Dec. 13, 2022) – As the City continues to improve Orillia’s transit system, riders will see a slight fare increase in 2023.
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, a cash fare to ride the bus in Orillia will increase by $0.10 from $2.80 to $2.90. There will also be price changes to monthly passes and bulk ride fees (see attached Orillia cOnnect Pass Poster).
“The City recognizes how important public transit is to our community. Particularly today when cost of living is increasing...