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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...

Transit impacts due to road resurfacing projects

Orillia Transit Service Notice

Transit Impacts due to Road Resurfacing Projects

August 18, 2025

Various road resurfacing projects are currently underway, please be advised Orillia Transit buses may be delayed. Please allow extra time for your travels.