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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...

City Centre Facade Restoration Continues

Phase 2 of the City Centre facade restoration starts on the Colborne St. side of the building

The City’s phased project to restore the brick facade of the Tudhope Building (City Centre) at 50 Andrew Street South is in the next phase.

The Colborne St. side of the building work has started and will be ongoing through the end of 2025. The south sidewalk on Colborne St (beside the building) is closed for the duration of the project.  Protective measures for dust and debris are in place to protect...

Update: Temporary Road Closure Extended - 15 Fittons Rd Wt, Mon Aug 25 - Thurs, Sept 4, 2025

Please note that 15 Fitton's Road West (between West Street North and Alexander Road) continues to be closed from Monday, August 25 to Thursday, September 4, 2025, to facilitate the connection of a new building to the City's water and sewer infrastructure.  

• Detour is in place: West Street to Skyline Drive to Alexander Road to Fittons Road West.
• 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...