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Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule 2022

Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2022 12:00 PM

City of Orillia administrative offices are closed on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 for Thanksgiving This includes:

  • Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)
  • Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)
  • Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)
  • Orillia Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)
  • Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.)
  • Orillia Opera House (20 Mississaga St. W.): The Box Office phone line will be closed. Tickets are also available 24/7 at orilliaoperahouse.ca.
  • Orillia...

Road Closure

Temporary Road Closure - 358 St. Jean Street (near King's Inn)

Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2022 08:53 AM

The road will be closed at  358 St. Jean Street between Landon Street and North Street East on  Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. for an emergency sewer lateral repair.  Detour Book 7 – Landon St to Old Muskoka Rd to North St East.

Contact Chris Hoos, Superintendent of Collection and Distribution with the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department of the City of Orillia, at 705-325-2293.

Public Notice

Lightfoot Trail Resurfacing - Beginning October 3, 2022

Posted on Friday, September 30, 2022 11:57 AM

NOTICE OF PROJECT – Lightfoot Trail Resurfacing Project from Forest Avenue to Cedar Island Road

The City will be proceeding with the Lightfoot Trail Resurfacing project between Forest Avenue and Cedar Island Road. The work is scheduled to commence the week of October 3, 2022 and is anticipated to be complete within the week.

Should you have questions regarding the project, please contact John McMullen, Manager of Park Planning and Development at 705-325-2060 or via email...

A new rescue boat was purchased by the Orillia Fire Department thanks to grant funding received from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The new rescue boat will become the primary vessel used for off-season water emergencies.

Orillia Fire receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada

Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 04:31 PM

For immediate release (Sept. 28, 2022) – A new rescue boat for the Orillia Fire Department was unveiled today thanks to grant funding received from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada.

The Fire Department received funding in the amount of $23,105.45 to purchase a 14 ft. rescue boat with an inflation kit, outboard motor and fuel tank.

“We are thankful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada and our local Firehouse Subs in Orillia for providing us with this invaluable...

Orillia Municipal Election

Advance Vote Days and Election Day take place this October

Posted on Monday, September 26, 2022 11:20 AM

For immediate release (Sept. 26, 2022) - The 2022 Municipal Election will be held Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with five Advance Vote Days scheduled in October to provide all Orillians with an opportunity to cast their vote.

The 2022 Municipal Election is being held for the purpose of electing one Mayor, eight Councillors (two to be elected for each of the four wards), and two School Board Trustees (one elected each for the Simcoe County District School Board, and Conseil scolaire...