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Temporary Road Closure - 67 Victoria Street - Wednesday November 19, 2025

Please note that the road will be temporarily closed at 67 Victoria Street on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 8:00am to 8:00pm to allow crews to install a new water line service.  

• Detour is in place: Albert Street to Colborne Street to Wyandotte Street
• Rain date: n/a
• 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 Dan Roe, Superintendent of Collection...

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Citywide Exterior LED Light Fixture Replacement Underway

The City of Orillia will begin replacing exterior light fixtures across the city in the coming weeks as part of a citywide LED retrofit project. The project includes upgrades to lighting in parking lots, alleyways, athletic fields, and parks, with completion expected by March 2026.

Residents may notice temporary closures of certain parking areas or sections of athletic fields and parks during the installation period. User groups will be notified directly in advance of any field closures.

This...

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Lot 10 Closure Notice - January 19, 2026

UPDATE: January 14, 2026 - Lot 10 Closure Notice

The City of Orillia has received confirmation from Sionito Community Development Corporation that the lease for Lot 10 (26 West St. N.) will terminate as of January 19, 2026. The lot will remain operational until such date. 

Alternate parking can be found on the map below:

For questions or further information, please contact:

City of Orillia – Development Services Department
Phone: 705-325-3975
Email: parking@orillia.ca

UPDATE: December 16, 2025

The City of...

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Remembrance Day - City of Orillia Closures 2025

City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in recognition of Remembrance Day:

• Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)
• Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)
• Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)
• Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)
• Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)

Orillia Transit/OWLS: Service will run as regularly scheduled on Nov. 11.

• Buses will stop for two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.
• Veterans in uniform or...

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Have Your Say about Orillia’s New Official Plan

For immediate release (Nov. 6, 2025) – Orillia has released its first draft of the proposed new Official Plan and is asking residents to provide their feedback on the draft by attending an open house on Dec. 4.

“The Official Plan is our roadmap for how Orillia will grow and change over the next 20 years. We really want to hear your thoughts about the draft Official Plan so that it reflects what matters most to our community,” said Orillia Mayor Don MacIsaac.

An Official Plan is a long-term policy...

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