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Transit Detour - January 23, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 12:51 PM
Orillia Transit Service Notice
Updated: Transit Detour & Modifications
January 23, 2025
Due to water main repairs, the intersection of Mary Street and Woodside Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic, and the following transit detour will be implemented and in place January 23, 2025, only.
West Ridge via Old Barrie Rd Route: Due to the water main repair, the West Ridge via Old Barrie Road Route will not be traveling on Westmount Drive, Arthur Street, or Woodside Drive. The route will travel...
Major structure fire in Downtown Orillia
Posted on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 11:44 AM
For immediate release (Jan. 21, 2025) – Early this morning (Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025), a major structure fire broke out at the corner of Mississaga Street and Peter Street in Orillia’s historic downtown.
The block surrounding Mississaga and Peter Streets is shut down, and power has been turned off in the area. Residents near the fire are asked to stay inside with their windows closed due to heavy smoke.
All residents and businesses are urged to avoid the downtown area until further notice. Orillia...
Warm up from the cold in Orillia on Jan. 21 and 22, 2025
Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025 04:08 PM
For immediate release (Jan. 20, 2025) – With an extreme cold warning in place, members of the public looking to warm up on Jan. 21 and 22, 2025, can visit the following locations in Orillia:
Orillia Recreation Centre
255 West. St. S.
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.
10 a.m. to 8 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...
Warm up from the cold in Orillia from Jan. 18 to 20, 2025
Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 01:30 PM
For immediate release (Jan. 17, 2025) – With more cold weather in the forecast, members of the public looking to warm up on the evenings of Jan. 18, 19, and 20, 2025, and during the day on Jan. 19 and 20, 2025, can visit the following locations in Orillia:
Overnight Jan. 18 to 20, 2025
The Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, located at the Orillia Community Church at 64 Colborne St. E., will operate overnight on Jan. 18, 19, and 20, 2025, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. For information on...
Council to deliberate on boundary expansion and growth plans Feb. 4
Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 10:16 AM
Key decisions will shape density targets and future land needs
For immediate release (Jan. 17, 2025) – The City of Orillia is taking the next step in its boundary and Official Plan review processes to plan for growth through 2051. On Feb. 4, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m., Council will hold a special meeting to decide on key issues, including how much housing growth to accommodate within current boundaries, the need for additional land for future expansion, and policies to shape the new Official Plan.
