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Orillia invests $500k in tree recovery/replanting after ice storm
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 01:57 PM
For immediate release (May 13, 2025) – Orillia City Council is taking action to help restore the city’s beloved urban tree canopy with the approval of $500,000 for tree recovery and replanting following the historic ice storm.
“Our parks and green spaces are the heart of this community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “We understand the deep value residents place on the trees that bring beauty, shade, and a sense of identity to our neighbourhoods. This investment is about more than just replacing trees;...

Orillia Power Generation Annual General Meeting June 9, 2025
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 08:39 AM
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of the Orillia Power Generation Corporation will be held in the City of Orillia Council Chamber at 50 Andrew Street South, Orillia, Ontario on the 9th day of June 2025 at 12:30 PM.
Dated at Orillia, Ontario, this 9th day of May, 2025
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Bob Ripley, Chair
Orillia Power Generation Corporation
61 Progress Drive
Orillia, Ontario L3V 0T7

Murphy Road transit detour begins May 12
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 12:00 PM
For immediate release (May 8, 2025) – The City of Orillia would like to advise residents and transit riders that starting Monday, May 12, 2025, the transit shelter located beside Walmart will be temporarily out of service as underground infrastructure work is carried out on Murphy Road and Uhthoff Line.
To maintain service for the West Ridge via Coldwater Road Transit route and ensure the safety of both passengers and transit operators, a temporary transit stop will be available in front of...

City-wide Garage Sale Day returns June 7
Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 09:45 AM
Residents encouraged to host or shop garage sales to support affordable housing
For immediate release (May 6, 2025) – The City of Orillia is pleased to announce the return of City-wide Garage Sale Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Following the success of last year’s event, residents and organizations are once again invited to take part in a day of decluttering, community connection, and support for affordable housing.
In 2024, more than 100 garage sales took place across the city and the initiative...

Celebrate Public Works Week with City at open house on May 24
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2025 03:10 PM
Large equipment displays, games, prizes, paint a plow, tree giveaway and more
For immediate release (May 2, 2025) – The City of Orillia is once again opening its doors – and its garages – to celebrate National Public Works Week with an action-packed open house on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Municipal Operations Centre, 20 James St. West.
This free event offers residents of all ages a chance to explore City equipment, enjoy interactive displays, and learn directly from...