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Now Open - Intersection of James St and Forest Ave

Please note the intersection of James Street East and Forest Avenue South will be closed on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to install a traffic circle.

• Detours in place:
  • Leslie Street to Franklin Street to Bayview Parkway to Atherley Road.
  • Detour 2: Atherley Road to East Street to James Street. 
• Rain date Friday, August 23, 2024.
• If you are not in the area, avoid the area.
• Follow the direction of the local authorities.
• Do not call 911 for information or updates.
• Emergency services...

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Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach swimming advisories lifted Aug. 21

For immediate release (Aug. 21, 2024) – The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that the swimming advisories at Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, and Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, have been lifted.

Swimming advisories were issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on Aug. 20, 2024, for Moose Beach and on Aug. 14, 2024, for Couchiching Beach due to a higher-than-normal bacteria count.

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Moose Beach swimming advisory issued Aug. 20, 2024

Couchiching Beach advisory remains in effect

For immediate release (Aug. 20, 2024) - The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swimming advisory has been issued for Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, due to a higher-than-normal bacteria count.

At this time, the swimming advisory for Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, also remains in effect.

A swimming advisory is issued when the bacteria levels exceed those...

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Parking Lot 5 Temporary Closure - 120 Mississaga St E - Sept 16 & 17, 2024

Please note that Parking Lot 5 at 120 Mississaga Street East will be closed on Monday, September 16th at 7:00 am until Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at 10:00 am to repair a curb at the entrance of Lot 5. 

• Do not park in Municipal Lot 5 after 7:00 am Monday, September 16, 2024.
• If you are not in the area, avoid the area.
• Follow the direction of the local authorities.
• Do not call 911 for information or updates.
• Emergency services and bus services have been notified.

Contact Carrie Underwood, EIS...

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Public Notice - Notice of Intention to Dispose of City Owned Lands

The Corporation of the City of Orillia (the “City”) is proposing to pass a by-law to dispose of certain lands more particularly described in Schedule "A" (the "Lands"), and as shown in the Key Map.

Any person wishing to comment on the proposed disposition is requested to submit comments in writing to the undersigned by 12:00 PM on September 3, 2024, at the Office of the Clerk, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 7T5.

Please be aware that any person(s) who...

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