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Special Council Meeting: Boundary Expansion and Official Plan Review
The City of Orillia is taking the next step in its boundary and Official Plan review processes to plan for growth through 2051. On Feb. 4, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m., Council will hold a special meeting to decide on key issues, including how much housing growth to accommodate within current boundaries, the need for additional land for future expansion, and policies to shape the new Official Plan. See the agenda and more information, including how to participate, at orillia.ca/OfficialPlan.
Orillia Transit 2025 Fares and Permanent Programs
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. Seniors will continue to ride for a flat rate of $2 using the seniors’ cOnnect Pass transit card.
Learn more at orillia.ca/transit.
Orillia Snowplow Tracker
City of Orillia residents can once again view which roads have been plowed in the city through the touch of a button. The Orillia Snowplow Tracker is back and available online at orillia.ca/PlowTracker.
Using coloured lines on a map of City streets, the Orillia Snowplow Tracker indicates when roads in Orillia were last plowed. The tracker shows the current location of plows with a 15-minute accuracy.
The City of Orillia reminds residents that parking is prohibited on all municipal streets and parking lots between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. from Nov. 15, 2024 through April 15, 2025. Illegally parked cars can delay or impair the City’s winter control operations. Learn more at orillia.ca/parking.
Port of Orillia Dredging Project
The Port of Orillia dredging project is a substantial construction project between the Waterfront Centre and the break walls that will provide enhancements to the Port of Orillia.
During this project, the boat launch and a portion of the parking lot at the Orillia Waterfront Centre will be closed to the public. The paved trail and fishing pier will remain open. While the project is underway, active dredging will keep the water moving and break ice during the process, preventing thick ice from forming.
To ensure public safety during ongoing dredging operations, we strongly advise all individuals to stay out of the designated dredging area and away from nearby ice. Ice in and around the dredging site is unstable and unsafe, posing significant risks to snowmobilers, ice fishers, and pedestrians.
Learn more at orillia.ca/waterfront.
Harvie Settlement Road Partial Closure
The City of Orillia is implementing an annual seasonal road closure for a portion of Harvie Settlement Road between University Avenue and the drive lane at 695 Harvie Settlement Rd. from Jan. 13 to March 15, 2025. Residences and businesses remain fully accessible via Diana Drive.
For more information, visit orillia.ca/WinterControl.
