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Orillia enhances winter control operations

Fleet additions, increased budget approved for 2024-2025 winter season

For immediate release (Feb. 20, 2025) – The City of Orillia is taking action to strengthen winter control operations in response to extreme snowfall this season. At a special meeting on Feb. 20, 2025, Orillia Council approved additional equipment for winter maintenance, including the replacement of four sidewalk blowers and the addition of a new loader-mounted blower.

“These investments ensure that we can continue providing...

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Special Council Meeting - February 20, 2025

A Special Council Meeting regarding Winter Control and Supplies has been scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM.

Please note: The meeting will be held virtually and can be viewed on the City of Orillia’s YouTube channel.

Further information is available by contacting: Corporate Services Department - Council Services Division, 1st Floor, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S. 705-325-1311, or councilservices@orillia.ca.

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Warm up from the cold in Orillia from Feb. 18-21, 2025

For immediate release (Feb. 18, 2025) – With colder temperatures in the forecast, members of the public looking to warm up from Feb. 18 to 21, 2025, can visit the following locations in Orillia:

Orillia Recreation Centre
255 West. St. S.
Tuesday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.
Tuesday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For information on operations of the Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, located at the Orillia...

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City of Orillia declares Significant Weather Event – Feb. 17, 2025

Update: Feb. 20, 2025

The Significant Weather Event declared on Feb. 17, 2025, by the City of Orillia was declared over effective at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 20, 2025.

Municipalities can declare a Significant Weather Event under the Municipal Act, 2001, O. Reg. 239/02, relating to the maintenance of municipal roads, sidewalks and bike lanes. All roadways in the municipality are deemed to be in a state of repair with respect to snow accumulation.

For information regarding winter control in Orillia,...

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Warm up from the cold in Orillia on Feb. 17, 2025

For immediate release (Feb. 14, 2025) – With colder temperatures in the forecast, members of the public looking to warm up on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, can visit the following location in Orillia:

Orillia Recreation Centre
255 West. St. S.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For information on operations of the Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, located at the Orillia Community Church at 64 Colborne St. E., please follow The Lighthouse on Facebook or the City of Orillia on Facebook or X.

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