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Posted: April 03, 2025
Wastewater update: bypass ongoing, please continue to conserve For Immediate Release - (April 3,...
Posted: April 03, 2025
Fire at Orillia Wastewater Treatment Centre and heavy rains impacts operation; Orillia’s drinking...
Posted: April 02, 2025
For immediate release (April 2, 2025) – The City of Orillia is declaring a Significant Weather Event...
Posted: April 02, 2025
Ice storm power outages increase risk of hypothermia For immediate release (April 2, 2025) – In the...
Upcoming Events
View AllOrillia Blood Donor Clinics
Thursday - 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Glitz It Up!
Thursday - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A Streetcar Named Desire
Thursday - 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A Streetcar Named Desire
Friday - 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Glitz It Up!
Saturday - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A Streetcar Named Desire
Saturday - 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Emergency Information
The City of Orillia’s Municipal Emergency Control Group continues to respond to the impacts of the ice storm, working around the clock to coordinate the emergency response and ensure public safety.
Conditions are evolving rapidly. The City will continue to monitor impacts and provide timely updates on service disruptions, road conditions and public safety. Please visit our Ice Storm Information page for updates.
Hydro Information
Hydro One is leading power restoration.
To report or check on power outages, contact Hydro One.
Contact information is available at orillia.ca/icestorm.
Relief Centre
The Relief Centre at the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) is open from
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Overnight guests must register for 9 p.m. to stay overnight.
Showers are available to Orillia residents. Book a shower.
Learn more at orillia.ca/icestorm.
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Property Clean-up
City crews will begin residential brush collection in the coming days.
Learn more at orillia.ca/icestorm.
City Services
Some City services are impacted by the emergency. Visit orillia.ca/icestorm or check the City’s social media for updates on closures and service disruptions.
