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City of Orillia declares Significant Weather Event – Feb 7 2025
Posted on Friday, February 07, 2025 03:16 PM
Update: Feb. 9, 2025
The Significant Weather Event declared on Feb. 7, 2025 by the City of Orillia was declared over effective at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 9, 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, including...
City of Orillia closing City Centre and other City facilities due to conditions
Posted on Friday, February 07, 2025 01:45 PM
For immediate release (Feb. 7, 2025) – Due to the deteriorating weather and road conditions today (Feb. 7, 2025), the City of Orillia is closing all public facilities effective at 2 p.m. for the safety of staff and patrons.
Affected facilities include:
- Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)
- Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)
- Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)
- Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)
- Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)
- Orillia Opera House (20 Mississaga St. W.)
Special Council Meeting - March 24, 2025
Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2025 02:10 PM
A Special Council Meeting regarding Tax Appeals has been scheduled on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Orillia City Centre Council Chamber. A portion of this meeting may be held in closed session.
Please note: Members of the public who wish to attend the Council Chamber during the open session portion of the meeting are welcome. The meeting may be livestreamed on the City of Orillia’s YouTube channel.
Further information is available by contacting:
Corporate Services Department - Council...
City adopts streamlined sign by-law for Downtown Orillia
Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2025 09:31 AM
For immediate release (Feb. 6, 2025) – Orillia Council has adopted a series of amendments to the City’s sign by-law aimed at reducing red tape, improving customer service, and providing greater flexibility for downtown businesses.
“One of Council’s priorities is business retention and expansion. By streamlining the sign by-law, we are reducing barriers for businesses and enhancing customer service, fostering a thriving and vibrant downtown core where businesses can focus on growth and innovation...
Emergency Road Closure - 522 High Street - Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Posted on Wednesday, February 05, 2025 01:52 PM
Please note that the road at 522 High Street will be closed for an emergency watermain repair from 11:30am to 8:00pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
- Detour is in place: Simcoe Street to Gill Street to Highway 12
- 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, Manager of Collection and Distribution with the Environment and...
