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Making things a bit safer for everyone - No Parking lakeside in designated area.
No Parking Zone approved! - (Victoria Crescent lakeside - From 139 to Victoria Bridge) Our community was approached with the hard work of Betty Trethewey and an application was made on behalf of the wishes of the residents. Below is an excerpt of the submission to Council; FOR SAFETY REASONS we would like to see no parking signs installed on the lake side of the area indicated on the map. We are aware that the problem is mainly an issue in the spring when fisherman gaining ac
Dec 12, 2025


Orillia families shaken after coyote attacks leave pets injured, dead
'Since it’s a city park, the city should understand the liability of allowing something that dangerous to reside within the park,' says...
Sep 23, 2025


Action Alert: Urge the Province Not to Undermine Conservation Authorities
May 6th deadline to comment The Government of Ontario is poised, yet again, to undermine the role of Conservation Authorities (CAs) in...
May 2, 2024


LETTER: Orchard Point resident praises council for listening
Decision to defer zoning amendment 'restored my faith in our elected officials,' says letter writer Letter to the Editor Dec 17, 2023...
Dec 19, 2023


Council hits brakes on 'incompatible' Orchard Point development
Approval of zoning amendments deferred at public meeting; 'It does not fit into what’s out there now,' says councillor Greg...
Dec 19, 2023


Lakehead research highlights importance of Lake Simcoe wetlands
Wetlands in Lake Simcoe watershed 50% more effective than other wetland ecosystems when it comes to storing carbon OrilliaMatters Staff...
Dec 6, 2023
Come Out and Have YOUR Say!
Did you know that Orillia is updating their Official Plan? This will shape the future of development and protection of the natural...
Nov 17, 2023


'Eating a massive bill here': Barrie may spend 'millions' to curb flooding issues around Bear Creek
Long-term solution for Marta Crescent residents will require 'significant capital investment', senior city staffer says By Chris Simon...
Aug 25, 2023


Candidate responses are coming in
Question: Do you support the residents of Orillia who want to protect our Provincially Significant Wetlands and who are opposed to...
Sep 16, 2022


Candidates asked to weigh in on Wetlands
Question: Do you support the residents of Orillia who want to protect our Provincially Significant Wetlands and who are opposed to...
Sep 12, 2022
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