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New Orillia Transit fares begin in January 2023
Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 12:14 PM
For immediate release (Dec. 13, 2022) – As the City continues to improve Orillia’s transit system, riders will see a slight fare increase in 2023.
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, a cash fare to ride the bus in Orillia will increase by $0.10 from $2.80 to $2.90. There will also be price changes to monthly passes and bulk ride fees (see attached Orillia cOnnect Pass Poster).
“The City recognizes how important public transit is to our community. Particularly today when cost of living is increasing...

Toys for Tickets raises over $2,600 in toys for local children
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2022 02:37 PM
For immediate release (Dec. 12, 2022) – Parking tickets were turned into holiday cheer this morning as Mayor Don McIsaac presented over $2,600 in children’s toys and toy store gift certificates from the 2022 Toys for Tickets campaign to the local chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District, the Couchiching Jubilee House and the Salvation Army.
“The City of Orillia is proud to facilitate this program to turn parking tickets into toys...

Temporary Road Closure - Brant Street West
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2022 01:25 PM
Brant Street West will be closed effective immediately between Patrick Street and Lawrence Avenue until further notice for a watermain repair. Detour Book 7: Lawrence Avenue to Borland Street West to West Street and Patrick Street to Coldwater Road West.
Contact Chris Hoos, Superintendent of Collection and Distribution with the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department of the City of Orillia, at 705-325-2293.

Special Council Meeting re Housekeeping Amendments to Chapter 725 - December 8, 2022
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 05:23 PM
A Special Council Meeting regarding Housekeeping Amendments to Chapter 725 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Vehicle for Hire - Licensing By-law has been scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2022 immediately following the previously scheduled Special Council Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to consider minor housekeeping amendments to Chapter 725.
Please note: This meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Orillia City Centre and members of the public are welcome...

Council authorizes long-term direction for Rotary Place refrigeration system
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 04:36 PM
Replacement system eliminates possibility of Legionella bacteria through dry, air-cooling
For immediate release (Dec. 7, 2022) – Orillia Council has approved a long-term plan for the refrigeration system at Rotary Place.
At its meeting on Dec. 7, 2022, Council authorized staff to execute an agreement for the design and contract administration for a new, indoor, self-contained compressor system and outdoor dry condenser (dry chiller) to replace the current Rotary Place...