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City moves forward with automated speed enforcement program

Council approves next steps; by-laws to follow before full implementation

For immediate release (Oct. 22, 2024) – At its meeting on Oct. 21, 2024, Orillia Council took a significant step towards enhancing road safety by approving the creation of an Automated Speed Enforcement Program. The City will partner with the Town of Newmarket to implement the program, set to begin in 2025.

“Speeding is a concern we hear about regularly from residents, and the Automated Speed Enforcement Program is a...

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Flags lowered to honour former Orillia Mayor Ron Stevens

For immediate release (Oct. 21, 2024) – The City of Orillia has lowered its flags in honour of former Mayor of Orillia Ron Stevens, who passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

“Ron Stevens was Orillia’s longest-serving Mayor and a dedicated public servant that made a true impact on our community. On behalf of members of Council and City of Orillia staff, I would like to extend our condolences to his family, loved ones and friends,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Ron was an outstanding example of a true...

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Budget Committee 2025

Budget Committee

A series of Budget Committee meetings will be held on the following days to review and discuss the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets:

• Initial Presentation - Monday, November 4 at 1:00 PM  
• Operating Budget Deliberations and Agencies, Boards and Committees - Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6 at 9:00 AM
• Capital Budget Deliberations - Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 at 9:00 AM

Please note: A portion of these meetings may be held in Closed Session.

Members of the...

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Notice of Public Meeting Re: Municipally-Initiated Zoning By-Law Amendment

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 12:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be dealt with, in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, to consider the municipally-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment set out below.

PLEASE NOTE that this meeting may be attended either in person at the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, Orillia or electronically as...

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Intersection of Mississaga St and West St - Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 - Now Open

Please note that the intersection at Mississaga Street and West Street will be closed on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to perform work at the Orillia Opera House.

• Detour is in place: Coldwater Street to Albert Street to Nottawasaga Street to Andrew Street to Colborne Street to Peter Street.
• 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 services and bus services have been...

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