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New parking rates begin on May 1, 2023 in downtown Orillia
Posted on Monday, April 24, 2023 04:38 PM
New pricing structure balances affordability and demand
For immediate release (April 24, 2023) – As recommended by the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB) and the Parking Advisory Committee (PAC), new parking rates will take effect in the downtown beginning May 1, 2023.
As part of the 2024 budget process, the DOMB and PAC were requested by Council to provide an assessment of the current on-street metered parking rates, off-street Pay-and-Display parking rates, and off-street permit parking...

City unveils its newest art commission: Crossroads, Connections and Intersections
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 05:08 PM
For immediate release (April 20, 2023) – Today, the City of Orillia’s Art in Public Places Committee (APPC) unveiled its newest public art commission “Crossroads, Connections and Intersections”thanks to $331,700 in support provided by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
The APPC was joined by Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac at the Orillia Recreation Centre for the unveiling of the sculpture “Endorphin,”by artist Camille Rajotte...

Temporary Road Closure - 82 Isabella Drive - Thursday, April 20, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 02:49 PM
The road will be closed at 82 Isabella Drive between Stone Ridge Boulevard and a private access laneway on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a water service repair.
- Detour details: Stone Ridge Boulevard to University Avenue to Diana Drive to Isabella Drive.
- Emergency and Bus services have been notified.
Contact Chris Hoos, Superintendent of Collection and Distribution with the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department of the City of Orillia, at 705-325-2293.

Notice of Complete Application Zoning By-Law Amendment 406/410 Gill and 152 Oxford Street
Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 09:00 AM
TAKE NOTICE that the City of Orillia deemed the following application to amend the City’s Zoning By-law 2014-44 a “Complete” application under Subsection 34 of the Planning Act on the 9th day of September, 2022:
Owner: William David Lewis
Applicant: Kyle Galvin, IPS Consulting Inc.
Application No.: D14-929
Subject Property: 406/410 Gill Street and 152 Oxford Street
The subject lands are designated “Living Area – Stable Neighbourhood” in the City’s Official Plan and are currently zoned “Residential Two” (R2)...

City working with organizers to adapt summer events during waterfront area construction
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:01 PM
Events will take place this summer in Orillia with modified operations
For immediate release (April 18, 2023) – As work continues as part of the multi-phase Centennial Drive Area Improvements project in the downtown waterfront area, the City is working with local event organizers to adapt plans to continue hosting events this summer in the Sunshine City.
During its meeting on April 17, 2023, Council approved temporary changes to park by-laws for the 2023 season to allow additional events to take...