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Council greenlights Centennial Drive Phase 1 contract amendment
Posted on Friday, August 12, 2022 10:11 AM
Work anticipated to recommence this August
For immediate release (Aug. 12, 2022) – Construction activities related to the Centennial Drive Phase 1 Reconstruction Project are anticipated to recommence this August.
On Aug. 12, 2022, at a special meeting, Orillia Council authorized a change order in the amount of $1.645 million, which amends the contract with the City’s contractor, John Bravakis Enterprises Inc. (JBE). The change order was authorized as a result of legal negotiations between the City...

Local groups receive funds through City’s general grants program
Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 01:53 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 11, 2022) – Three local organizations received grants as part of the City’s 2022 General Grants Program.
“We are very fortunate to have such great organizations in our city and are pleased to present these grants to help support the important contributions they make within our community,” said Mayor Steve Clarke.
Grant recipients through the 2022 General Grants Program:
- Canadian Federation of University Women Orillia
- The Comfie Cat Shelter
- Orillia Terry Fox...

Notice of Public Meeting Re: Zoning By-Law Amendment for 70 Front Street North
Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 09:00 AM
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold an Electronic Public Meeting on Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be dealt with to consider the following application and Zoning By-law Amendment:
Owner: FS Orillia GP Inc.
Applicant: Bennet MacNeil
Application No.: D14-915
Subject Property: 70 Front Street North
The subject property is designated “Downtown Area – Central Core...

Moose Beach swimming advisory issued Aug. 10
Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 01:56 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 10, 2022) - The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swimming advisory has been issued for Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, due to a higher than normal bacteria count.
A swimming advisory is issued when the bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. An advisory is a warning to swimmers, but it is not a beach closure. During a swimming advisory,...

'Small but mighty' Bee By the Sea set to make waves in Orillia
Posted on Monday, August 08, 2022 10:19 AM
By Tyler Evans
Orillia Matters
Bee By the Sea will celebrate its grand opening next month after massive renovations to former Rombo's restaurant; 'We are growing steadily,' says official.
A popular natural products brand is coming home to Orillia next month.
Bee By the Sea was started by Orillia native Andrew Wingrove 13 years ago when he and his business partner discovered the sea buckthorn berry in Eastern Europe.
“It has a lot of healing proprieties,” explained Bee By the Sea's...

Transit Detour - Classic Car Show
Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2022 02:21 PM
Orillia Transit Service Notice
Transit Detour & Modifications
22nd Annual Classic Car Show – August 13, 2022
During the classic car show, Mississaga Street will be closed between Albert Street and Front Street, and Peter Street will be closed between Colborne Street to Coldwater Road. To accommodate these road closures the following transit detours and changes will be implemented and in place on Saturday, August 13, 2022, only:
Transit Terminal: Due to the Mississaga Street closure,...