Subscribe
Contact(s)
Search
New public art exhibition ‘The Art of Summer’ now open
Posted on Friday, July 04, 2025 09:31 AM
For immediate release (July 4, 2025) – The City of Orillia, in partnership with the Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) and the Orillia Opera House (OOH) are pleased to unveil the latest art exhibition, “The Art of Summer”, at both the Stack Gallery in the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) and the Opera House Gallery in the Orillia Opera House (20 Mississaga St. W).
The theme pays tribute to the ongoing success of professional summer theatre at the Orillia Opera House. Orillia...
Oxford and Regent Street - Watermain Break - Thursday, July 3, 2025
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2025 09:49 AM
Crews are currently on site working to repair a watermain break on at Oxford and Regent Street. Repairs are expected to be completed by 8:00pm this evening. Residents in the area may experience low water pressure until it is fixed.
If you have any questions, please contact Environment and Infrastructure Services at 705-329-7249 (between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.) or 705-326-4671 (after hours).
We appreciate your patience.
Conducting Business During Canada Post Labour Negotiations and Potential Delays
Posted on Monday, June 30, 2025 10:17 AM
Effective Friday, May 23, 2025, Canada Post workers, who are members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, have launched a nationwide overtime ban for employees. As a result, Canada Post will continue operating but customers may experience delays. As a result, several City services may be affected. View potential impacts and alternative payment options. If you are expecting a bill from the City, have a payment due to the City, or if you think you may have an outstanding balance, we encourage you to...
Prohibition is in at the Leacock Museum
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 12:46 PM
For immediate release (June 27, 2025) – The Leacock Museum’s best kept secret this summer is its newest exhibit “For the Love of Liquor.” Opening with a special “Speakeasy” event on July 12, 2025, the exhibit boasts many interesting artifacts and sights to see.
The exhibit explores prohibition in one of the longest dry towns in the province, Orillia, while marking the reopening of the wine cellar and billiards room. Museum guests are invited to discover the role that Stephen Leacock played in the...
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - 160 Fittons Road West
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 08:26 AM
Please note that 160 Fittons Road West is closed to allow crews for the sanitary sewer pumping station repair.
- Detour is in place: – from Fittons Road West to Park Street to Johnson Street to Lewis Drive to Collegiate Drive to Coldwater Road West.
- 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 Fern Fournier Supervisor of Wastewater and...
