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Temporary neighbourhood traffic circle installation will take place Aug. 22, 2024
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024 02:28 PM
The installation of a temporary neighbourhood traffic circle at the intersection of Forest Avenue South and James Street East will take place on Aug. 22, 2024, with a rain date of Aug. 23, 2024.
In order to facilitate the installation, the intersection will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A detour will be in place. Please see the road closure detour map.
As a result of the temporary road closure, there will be impacts to Orillia Transit service:
Orillia Transit South Route: The South...
TARA Talks conference coming to Orillia this fall
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024 01:31 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 16, 2024) – Fuel Innovation, the City of Orillia’s Innovation Collective, in collaboration with the Sandbox Centre Barrie is excited to bring TARA Talks, a business skills and professional development conference for female-identifying entrepreneurs and business leaders, to Orillia this fall.
“TARA Talks coming to Orillia represents an exceptional opportunity for our community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “We are pleased to support an initiative that contributes to growth...
Notice of Downtown BIA Sidewalk Repairs and Tree Removal Mobilization
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 03:50 PM
August 15, 2024
As a follow up to the public notice issued on June 17, 2024 regarding Downtown BIA sidewalk repairs and tree removal, the City of Orillia’s contractors will begin mobilizing on August 19, 2024.
The work includes tree removal, followed by paver repairs, and is anticipated to take approximately six weeks. The work will take place in phases starting with tree removal, followed by stumping and grading, with the final stage being paver repair.
As indicated on the map, the work route will...
Celebrate provincial poetry contest winners at Leacock Museum
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 12:29 PM
K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition celebration takes place Aug. 25
For immediate release (Aug. 15, 2024) – Members of the public are invited to join writers of all ages on Aug. 25, 2024, as they gather at the Leacock Museum (50 Museum Dr.) to recognize nine poets from across the province as part of the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition celebration event.
“Orillia has inspired artists for generations and this competition continues to do so,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “On behalf of Council, I...
Couchiching Beach swimming advisory issued Aug. 14, 2024
Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 02:35 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 14, 2024) - The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swimming advisory has been issued for Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, due to a higher-than-normal bacteria count.
A swimming advisory is issued when the bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. An advisory is a warning to swimmers, but it is not a beach closure. During a swimming advisory,...
