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City of Orillia preparing for significant ice storm; residents urged to take precautions
Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2025 01:14 PM
For immediate release (March 27, 2025) – With Environment Canada issuing a Special Weather Statement for significant ice accretion from freezing rain starting the evening of Friday, March 28, 2025, through to Monday, March 31, 2025, the City of Orillia is actively preparing and encourages residents to take precautions.
The storm is expected to bring prolonged periods of freezing rain over the weekend with the potential for power outages, resulting in hazardous road conditions and increased...
Francis Road - Watermain Break - Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 01:54 PM
Crews are currently on site working to repair a watermain break on Francis Road between Drinkwater Drive and Maple Drive. Repairs are expected to be completed by 8:00pm this evening.
If you have any questions, please contact Environment and Infrastructure Services at 705-329-7249 (between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.) or 705-326-4671 (after hours).
We appreciate your patience.
City allocates funding to strengthen physician recruitment efforts
Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 09:44 AM
For immediate release (March 25, 2025) – Orillia City Council has approved funding of $500,000 to the Orillia & Lake Country Physician Recruitment Committee to enhance physician recruitment efforts in Orillia.
The decision at the March 24, 2025, meeting of Council, follows extensive research by the City-Operated Medical Clinic Working Group, which recommended that supporting physician recruitment initiatives is the most effective way to address the community’s primary healthcare needs.
“With a...
Overnight Sewer Work – Collins Drive - March 23, 2025
Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 03:24 PM
The City of Orillia will be conducting overnight sewer work on Collins Drive from Forest Avenue South to MacIsaac Drive, starting at 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. Work will continue overnight until complete on Monday morning.
While every effort will be made to minimize disruption, equipment will be in use throughout the night.
Thank you for your understanding as we complete this important infrastructure work during low-flow hours to minimize disruption.
For more information, please contact...
Council appoints Trevor Lee as City’s new Chief Administrative Officer
Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 09:41 AM
For immediate release (March 21, 2025) - After a comprehensive recruitment process, Orillia Council has appointed Trevor Lee as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the City of Orillia effective April 14, 2025.
"On behalf of Council, I am pleased to welcome Trevor Lee to the City of Orillia,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “Mr. Lee’s experience and leadership will help guide the Corporation as we continue to advance Council’s strategic priorities and deliver services that enhance the quality...
