City of Orillia - Municipality

08/31/2026

The flags at City facilities have been lowered to half-mast to observe Drug Overdose Awareness Day.

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Have lower transit fares changed the way you travel around Orillia? 👉 Let us know by visiting Orillia.ca/TransitSurvey to complete the survey and enter to win one of four prizes! 🙌

Skip the drive, enjoy the ride! 🕶️🚍

Get to your favourite downtown spots using Orillia Transit. All buses meet back in Orillia’s downtown core. ⬇️ Whether heading to Saturday’s farmers market, checking out the fun at the Orillia Public Library, or even taking a walk down at the water, Orillia Transit will get you there! ☀️🛍️🥳 Right now transit is as affordable as ever, ride for a toonie or pick up your cOnnect pass!

08/27/2026

Your dog did it? You deal with it. 🐕💩

Molly wanted to remind everyone that Orillia’s parks, sidewalks and trails are for everyone. When your dog does their business, stoop and scoop it, tie the bag and put it in the garbage. Please don’t leave it on a boulevard, beside the trail or strategically hidden under a leaf. 👀

It takes a few seconds, but it makes a big difference for your neighbours and community.

👉Call City animal enforcement at 705-325-2110 with complaints related to dogs or learn more at orillia.ca/dogs.

08/27/2026

Last day to vote! 🗳️ It’s YOUR turn to decide the winner of the 2026 Name the Plow contest, get your vote in now - contest closes today (Aug 27)

One of the City's snowplows needs a new name! Select your favourite from the list of finalists. The winning name will be revealed this fall on the side of the plow.

08/25/2026

Don’t worry, it is still summer ☀️🕶️ but you gotta check out these trucks that battled Orillia’s record breaking winter! ❄️💪💥

This could be you! Orillia is hiring for Winter Control Trades 1 Operators. Apply by Aug. 28 at Orillia.ca/Careers. 🛞

🗳️It’s YOUR turn to decide the winner of the 2026 Name the Plow contest, get your vote in now - contest closes Aug 27. ➡️ Orillia.ca/NamethePlow

08/24/2026

👋 Hey, Orillia! Here’s your official list of candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election!

The nomination period has now closed, so we’re sharing the names of everyone who filed nomination paperwork for Mayor, City Councillor and school board trustee positions.

Mayor: Steve Clarke and Whitney Joy Smith

Councillor, Ward 1: Joseph Bat, Krystal Brooks, David Campbell, Gracii Partridge, Michael Shortt, and Ellen Marni Wolper

Councillor, Ward 2: Mason Ainsworth, Ralph Cipolla, Shandell Conboy, Rob Kloostra, Luke Leatherdale, and Duncan McDonald

Councillor, Ward 3: Jeff Czetwerzuk, Jay Fallis, Alasoba Kelsy-Braide, and James Krawecki

Councillor, Ward 4: Danny Borzellino, Doug Cooper, JL Durnford, Andrew Hill, Tyler Holmes, Tim Lauer, Maggie Ostler Best, Paula Stewart

Simcoe County District School Board Trustee candidates: Jodi M. Lloyd and Stephen Sopher

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Trustee candidate: J. Timothy Jackson (acclaimed)

Membre, Conseil scolaire Viamonde: Rachael Golem and Eric Lapointe

Membre, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir: Donald Blais and Innocent Legrand

🗳️ Election Day is Oct. 26, 2026, be sure to get on the voters’ list!
👉 Learn more: orillia.ca/elections

08/23/2026

Tonight’s concert has been cancelled.

📢Concert Cancelled

With a special weather statement in effect for Orillia this evening and continued rain in the forecast, tonight's Sunday Evening Band Concert has been cancelled for the safety of the band, staff, and attendees.

This means our Historic Tour of Sound series has wrapped for the season. Thank you to everyone who journeyed through the eras with us this summer, our attendees, bands, and the Champlain Seniors Services Club.

We hope to see you next year!

City of Orillia - Municipality
Visit Orillia

08/21/2026

Tomorrow’s Lakeside Live is cancelled due to expected weather.

Due to the forecasted risk of thunderstorms, tomorrow's Lakeside Live finale featuring Sleepy Jan & Nate Mills and the Consenting Adults has been cancelled.

We're incredibly disappointed that we won't be able to celebrate the finale of this year's series together, but we'd like to sincerely thank everyone who joined us throughout the summer. Whether you attended one concert or every performance, your support helped make another fantastic season of live music on the waterfront.

We'll see you back for Lakeside Live 2027. Thank you for an incredible summer! ☀️🎶

City of Orillia - Municipality
Visit Orillia

Lakeside Live Concert Series

08/21/2026

👉Know before you go! Road closures in Downtown Orillia this Saturday, Aug. 22.

The below areas will be closed to vehicles at different times throughout the day for two Downtown Orillia BIA events (times include event set up and take down).

🚧 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Mississaga Street from Albert Street to Front Street
• Peter Street from Colborne Street to Coldwater Street
• Parking Lot #5
• Closure is for the Rotary Club Car Show

🚧 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Peter Street from Colborne Street to Mississaga Street
• Closure is for the Starry Night Gallery & Studio Tour

Orillia Transit detour:
Georgian and West Ridge via Old Barrie Road routes will arrive and depart from West Street at the Downtown terminal. The Laclie route will bypass Peter Street. Two stops will be out of service (Peter Street beside Pizza Pizza and Coldwater Street at Matchedash Street)

View the notice: orillia.ca/news