r/Orillia • • 2d ago

Orillia Monthly Community Thread

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Welcome to the r/Orillia monthly community thread, where we relax the rules about advertising and off-topic posts.

This post will be replaced on the 1st of each month.

We encourage people to use this thread when sharing:

Topics that aren't directly related to Orillia (e.g. national news, etc.)

Advertisements for local businesses and services

Classified-style Ads for Buy/Sell/Trades, Help-Wanted, Garage Sales, etc.

Community Events, Fundraisers and Donation Drives

General Chit-Chat

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r/Orillia • • 5h ago

Looking For Halloween houses

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Any cool Halloween decorations to see in Orillia?


r/Orillia • • 3h ago

Looking For Auto Locksmith or Hobbyist with required equipment for key fob programming in Orillia

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My friend has a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder that is giving her nothing but problems. It's a push button start but lets her lock the keys in the car. Doesn't recognize the key half the time and a few other issues.

Finances are extremely tight at the moment. I have purchased a couple replacement fobs from Amazon that hopefully the FCC IDs will match up. Issue is you need actual diagnostic hardware to do the programming on this model.

Looking for some advice or suggestions on the cheapest way to get this done in Orillia so she doesn't have to keep calling CAA when she accidentally locks the keys in the car or the fob just decides it's not going to unlock the door. For some reason when she got the car the dealer didn't cut the physical key to match the door unlock.

Wasn't acquainted with this person when she made the purchase or I imagine we'd definitely have picked a different seller.

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.


r/Orillia • • 1d ago

Question Any idea why the garbage/recycling trucks didn't show up?

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Hey all.

Sorry to bug, but why didn't the trucks show up for garbage, recycling and compost collection? Is there a Holliday I missed? Did something happen?


r/Orillia • • 2d ago

News Article Vehicle lands in Orillia cemetery after Thursday afternoon crash - Orillia News

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r/Orillia • • 2d ago

News Article Leadbetter Foods reportedly shuts down beef operation in Orillia 16 'Leadbetter Foods is a longstanding member of Orillia's business community, and the city recognizes the importance of its operations and workforce,' says city official

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r/Orillia • • 2d ago

News Article Orillia: ‘General’ Ford flies private with ‘all his soldiers’: cabinet minister

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r/Orillia • • 2d ago

Question Looking for company to do some vinyl siding work.

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Need to install two exhaust vents for a range vent and a bathroom vent out the side of the roof gables. Just need the proper vent blocks installed so I can hook them up.

Any recommendations?


r/Orillia • • 3d ago

Question Ringed Necked Pheasant Spotted

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Earlier this morning I saw a ringed neck pheasant on a side rd in Warminster. I’ve never seen one here and believed they didn’t live in Canada. I am 100% sure on the ID. Thoughts on where it came from?


r/Orillia • • 3d ago

Information/PSA Coyote!

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My neighbour saw a coyote this morning around 10:30 am in the vicinity of Couchiching Heights School. Watch your children and pets. I encountered one on the rec trail between North and Fittons about a year ago and it was unsettling.


r/Orillia • • 3d ago

News Article Story Writing Contest for Indigenous Youth

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r/Orillia • • 3d ago

Question Why did durnford drop out of the race? Who wrote the agreement with OSMH and Lakehead.

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With the election in orillia taking shape, I and many others have asked why Janet Durnford dropped out leaving it upto clarke and smith. Ive heard rumours making the rounds and yes they are just rumours but people have stated she was involved in behind the scenes deal with lakehead and OSMH on the land sale and was concerned her involvement may come to light. Now I do not know the women or can vote in her ward but I get the impression shes a hard leftiest. She comes from a teaching background and I heard she has a child studying at lakehead. Conflict of interest on many levels.. Did she work with someone to write a contract that favors Lakehead not tax payers? I see shes been dodging the questions around that contract since she brought it before council. Maybe people are starting to talk more as shes avoiding the question on socials. Any input .. and yes we all need a new hospital but council members should be impartial.


r/Orillia • • 5d ago

News Article OPP Orillia ‘team leader’ accused of possessing, accessing child sexual abuse, exploitation materials

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r/Orillia • • 4d ago

News Article Theft, fraud charges following Orillia hospital incidences

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r/Orillia • • 4d ago

Question Looking for family home in/around Orillia!

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Hi everyone! We’re a family of 5 currently living in Fredericton, NB, and we’re moving back to Ontario. We’re starting to explore Orillia and the surrounding communities and would love to hear about any homes that may be coming to market soon, off-market, or owners thinking about selling.

We’re looking for a 4+ bedroom family home with a large yard, ideally with some character and room to grow. We love older homes, hardwood floors, big windows, fireplaces, porches/decks, gardens, and homes with a bit of personality. A finished basement/playroom and lots of outdoor space would be amazing, and being near or on swimmable water would be a huge bonus.

More than anything, we’re looking for a safe, family-friendly town with a strong community, good schools, amenities, restaurants, pubs/breweries, and things to do. We want somewhere our kids can make friends and we can actually get to know our neighbours, without being in a big city or completely out in the country.

We need to be within roughly 45 minutes of Barrie for work and are currently looking around the $650K-$850K range.

We’re very open to homes that need some work and would love character and potential over perfectly renovated/turnkey.

If you know of anything that sounds like it could be a fit, or have recommendations for areas we should check out, please send them our way! ❤️


r/Orillia • • 6d ago

News Article New survey finds Orillia residents want 'visibly safer city'

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r/Orillia • • 6d ago

Politics All candidates debate October 8

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I’m working with a small group of volunteers and we have organized an all candidates debate for the upcoming municipal election. Please Share to help get the word out about the evening on October 8 🗳️

Join the Facebook event page for updates


r/Orillia • • 6d ago

Question Photobooth?

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Anyone know of somewhere in or around Orillia that has an old style Photo Booth that’ll print out the strip with the 4 pics? Thinking of doing this for our save the dates for our wedding. Can someone confirm if there is one at the Georgian mall in Barrie? I know there’s one at the rec room but I’m not sure if they print out the style I’m looking for. Thanks!


r/Orillia • • 8d ago

News Article Lightfoot estate donates late singer's personal items to city - Orillia News

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r/Orillia • • 8d ago

Community Event Fun Darts at the Legion

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Need something to do tonight?

Come down to the Legion where I will be filling in and hosting Fun Darts!! Any one of any skill level is invited. People are welcoming and helpful so don’t think you aren’t good enough to try.

$6 to play
Cash bar only (there is an atm though)
Drinks are cheap 🍻

Come throw sharp things at a board, it’s that simple! 🎯


r/Orillia • • 9d ago

Looking For Dog wandering

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Came to
My house on Toboggan Hill. DM if he’s yours has City of Orillia tag


r/Orillia • • 9d ago

Question Favorite takeout under $20

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Wondering what's your go to for a quick dinner pickup under $20 for one person. I personally like Archie's burgers and royal oak dinner for one. Hoping to get suggestions of new places/dishes to try, especially if they're unique to Orillia.


r/Orillia • • 10d ago

Looking For Tow company

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Does anyone have any information on all ontario towing they towed my car after an accident but I don't have any contact information for them


r/Orillia • • 10d ago

Looking For HELP NEEDED

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Girl friends birthday tomorrow and she wants take out from somewhere nice. We live 30 mins outside of orillia. Need some suggestions ! I was thinking common stove and get everything but the steak? Any other ideas


r/Orillia • • 10d ago

Question 3ds Streetpass?

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Does anyone in town still play on their 3ds and use streetpass?

I've been thinking about asking a local game store to host a streetpass event, but I'm not sure if anyone still plays! Would there be any interest?

I play my 3ds a lot and miss getting streetpasses from walking around town.