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Temporary Road Closure - Forest Avenue South - Tuesday March 31, 2026

Please note that Forest Avenue South is closed to address flooding on the roadway and to allow crews to pump water away.  

• Detour is in place: n/a
• Rain date: n/a
• 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 notified.

Contact: Jason Flemming, Manager of Roads Division - 705-330-1284 or Hannah Curry, Environmental Officer – 705-325-2394 in the Environment and...

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Ian Gordon named Orillia’s 2025 Citizen of the Year

For immediate release (March 30, 2026) – Ian Gordon is Orillia's 2025 Citizen of the Year, as named at a special presentation during the Council meeting on March 30, 2026. 

“On behalf of Orillia City Council and the Citizen of the Year selection panel, I’d like to congratulate Ian Gordon on being named the 2025 Citizen of the Year,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Ian’s dedication to community safety, his support for local health care, and his unwavering commitment to helping others have had a profound...

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City of Orillia Services and Facility Closures for Easter

City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 for the Easter long weekend.

• Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)
• Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)
• Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)
• Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)

Orillia Transit/OWLS – No service on Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5. Runs on Monday, April 6.   

Garbage and Recycling – no service Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.

• No garbage, recycling, green bin,...

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Internationally Renowned Author Don Tapscott Returns to Orillia for Speaking and Book Launch Event

For immediate release (March 26, 2026) – The City of Orillia is pleased to welcome hometown author Don Tapscott back to Orillia for a special event celebrating the launch of his new book, You to the Power of Two: Redefining Human Potential in the Age of Identic AI, co-authored with Joseph Bradley. The event will take place at the Orillia Opera House on April 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. and will feature a keynote presentation, audience Q&A, and book signing.

“Orillia is proud to welcome home one of...

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Notice of Intention to dispose of City owned lands

The Corporation of the City of Orillia (the “City”) is proposing to pass a by-law to dispose of certain lands more particularly described in Schedule "A" (the "Lands"), and as shown on the Key Map set out below.

Any person wishing to comment on the proposed disposition is requested to submit comments in writing to the undersigned by noon onWednesday, April. 8, 2026, at the Office of the Clerk, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300, Orillia, Ont., L3V 7T5.

Please be aware that any person(s)...

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