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Treasure Hunt program returns to Orillia 2024
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 01:43 PM
For immediate release (May 16, 2024) – Attention all Orillia treasure hunters, the City of Orillia Waste Management Advisory Committee’s annual Treasure Hunt program is returning once again, kicking off May 18, 2024.
The Treasure Hunt program runs on the third weekend of the month from May to October 2024 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...
Holiday Schedule for Victoria Day 2024
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 01:48 PM
City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2024 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.)
- Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)
- Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)
Hours of operation for other City facilities/services include:
Orillia Transit/OWLS: No service on Monday, May 20.
Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.): Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Laclie Street Reconstruction Phase 2 begins May 21
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 01:40 PM
For immediate release (May 13, 2024) – With completion of Phase 1 of the Laclie Street Reconstruction project anticipated by May 17, 2024, Phase 2 is scheduled to get underway after the Victoria Day long weekend.
The second phase, which includes Laclie Street from Borland Street to Parkhurst Crescent, consists of road reconstruction and infrastructure replacement, including new watermain, sanitary and stormwater sewers, new sidewalks, and new traffic signals at North Street.
“We are pleased to see...
City receives 100 per cent compliance ratings from ministry
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 01:11 PM
For immediate release (May 3, 2024) – The City of Orillia has received 100 per cent compliance ratings from inspections of the City’s Waste Diversion Site, Wastewater Treatment Centre and the Drinking Water Treatment System by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
“Maintaining top-tier standards across critical areas like water quality, landfill operations, and wastewater treatment is paramount for safeguarding the health and safety of our community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac....
Garage Sale Day being held June 15 to benefit affordable housing
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 03:44 PM
Orillia residents encouraged to participate by holding or attending garage sales
For immediate release (May 2, 2024) – Thinking of holding a garage sale this spring? The City of Orillia is encouraging residents and organizations to host their garage sales on June 15, 2024, during a new city-wide Garage Sale Day aimed to help fundraise for affordable housing. The event will take place rain or shine.
“The city-wide Garage Sale Day is an excellent opportunity for our residents to declutter their...
