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Special Council Meeting - April 15, 2025

A Special Council Meeting regarding External Legal Advice with respect to Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Orillia City Centre Council Chamber.  This meeting will be held in-person and a portion of the meeting will be held in closed session.

Please note: Members of the public who wish to attend the Council Chamber during the open session portions of the meeting are welcome. 

Further information is available by contacting:

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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting for 98 Nottawasaga Street Zoning Amendment

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 4th day of March, 2025.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 1:00 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 following Zoning...

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Jarvis Street reconstruction begins April 14

For immediate release (April 11, 2025) – The City of Orillia is gearing up for another busy construction season in 2025 with the Jarvis Street Reconstruction project, beginning April 14.

“Projects such as the Jarvis Street Reconstruction project are critical investments in our city’s infrastructure and will contribute to improved roads, sidewalks, water systems, and public spaces,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “We appreciate your patience as we begin the spring construction season in Orillia.”

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Temporary Road Closure - Peter Street North - Friday, April 11, 2025

Please note that Peter Street North from Champlain Street to Fittons Road East will be closed on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m. for an emergency repair to a sanitary sewer service.

• Detour via West Street North
• 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 Dan Roe, Manager of Collection and Distribution with the...

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City of Orillia terminates state of emergency after historic ice storm

For Immediate Release - (April 9, 2025) – As recommended by the Community Emergency Management Coordinator/Fire Chief, Chris Ferry, and the Emergency Operations Centre Commander, Roger Young, the City of Orillia has officially terminated the state of emergency effective April 9, 2025, as conditions have stabilized following the unprecedented ice storm and related impacts.

“After a thorough review of our current situation, we are now in a position to continue moving forward in a recovery stage and...

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