Living in Orillia

The Orillia Farmers’ Market is moving outside for the summer season on Saturday, May 21, 2022 with a mix of vendors, including those offering local produce, cured meats, wine, baked goods, arts and crafts, and much more.
“The beginning of the outdoor Farmers’ Market is the unofficial launch to the summer season in Orillia and it is terrific to see so many vendors taking part,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “We are fortunate to have many talented artisans...
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City of Orillia administrative offices are closed on Monday, May 23, 2022 for Victoria Day. This includes:

• Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)
  
• Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)
  
• Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)
  
• Orillia Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)
  
• Orillia Opera House (20 Mississaga St. W.) – The...
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After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City’s Treasure Hunt program returns beginning May 21, 2022.
The Treasure Hunt program will run on the third weekend of the month from May to October 2022 to encourage the reuse or recycling of large household items. 
Residents are encouraged to leave unwanted, but still useful, household items at the curb after 5 p.m. on the Friday of the event weekend, but must remove all uncollected items by Sunday...
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Due to an earlier evacuation of the Orillia City Centre at 50 Andrew St. S. as part of an Ontario Provincial Police investigation, City of Orillia offices will be closed for the remainder of the day on May 12, 2022.
City of Orillia offices will reopen on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Other City facilities remain unaffected. Questions or concerns related to Orillia City Centre services can be directed to 705-325-2108 or 705-329-7232. Payments made by cheque can be dropped...
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An exciting feature will soon make a splash at the Orillia Recreation Centre as the City’s new Wibit water obstacle course makes its debut on Sunday, May 22.
The Wibit is a floating inflatable obstacle course and playground that will be temporarily installed in the lap pool at the Orillia Recreation Centre for special events such as “Wibit Sundays.” The Wibit was purchased through grant funding as part of the legacy from the Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games.
“The...
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