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Dredging program begins at Port of Orillia
Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 02:04 PM
For immediate release (Dec. 12, 2024) – The City of Orillia has initiated a dredging program to address weed growth and sediment build-up within the Port of Orillia.
The project will restore historic lake depths, ensuring the Port can accommodate larger vessels and remain a key destination for boaters. Work will take place over the winter with completion expected by spring 2025. During this project, the boat launch and a portion of the parking lot at the Orillia Waterfront Centre will be closed...
Orillia continues free teen passes and free transit days
Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 02:11 PM
General cash fares to see slight increase
For immediate release (Dec. 11, 2024) – The City of Orillia is pleased to announce the continuation of the free teen pass program, discounted seniors’ rate, and four free transit days.
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Orillia Transit users will see a slight increase in the single-ride fare by $0.10 from $3 to $3.10. Pricing changes to monthly passes and bulk ride fees will also come into effect (see attached Orillia cOnnect Pass Poster). Seniors will continue to...
Orillia Council approves 2025 budget
Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 02:50 PM
Mitigating measures and provincial relief reduce levy increase to 2.5%
For immediate release (Dec. 10, 2024) – Orillia City Council approved a 2.5 per cent tax levy increase for 2025 at its special meeting on Dec. 9, 2024, reducing the 6.94 per cent levy increase originally anticipated through strategic measures and provincial relief provided for significant increases to policing costs.
The final 2.5 per cent tax levy increase reflects a 2.77 per cent increase tied to external service partner...
Waterfront Dredging Project
Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2024 03:48 PM
To address weed growth and sediment build up within the Port of Orillia, dredging will take place over the next few months. The project was approved as part of the 2024 Budget process and has been awarded to Galcon Marine Ltd. The contractor has now mobilized on site and has launched a small tugboat and several barges into the water, which will be used to complete the dredging.
Impacts:
During this project, the boat launch and a portion of the parking lot at the Orillia Waterfront Centre will be...
Special Council Meeting - December 4, 2024
Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 09:26 AM
A Special Council Meeting regarding a Staffing Matter has been scheduled on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Brook Meeting Room, 8 Mulcahy Court, Orillia, Ontario. A portion of this meeting will be held in closed session. Please note: The meeting will be held in-person. Members of the public who wish to attend during the open session portions of the meeting are welcome. Further information is available by contacting: Corporate Services Department - Council...
