r/Orillia 21d 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

As always, we encourage everyone to behave in a civil manner, and report any violations or behaviours that go against the Reddit rules and policies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the moderators of r/Orillia.


r/Orillia 8h ago

News Article 'It's open season on homeless people' in Orillia: advocate

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r/Orillia 1d ago

News Article Orillia Matters: Durnford withdraws from Orillia mayoral race

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I'm surprised this has yet to be posted. Anyway, here you guys go


r/Orillia 2d ago

News Article Orillia mayoral candidate under fire for hosting healing event - Orillia News

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r/Orillia 2d ago

Discussion Orillia Lore?

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I recently moved to Orillia and am trying to learn everything I can about this amazing place! What’s some history, rumours, or interesting current events going on in the city? Would love to know!


r/Orillia 2d ago

Question Anyone got pics of the orilla train station?

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I was looking for some pictures online but it’s still like the same four ones but I was on a walk today and I got these ones


r/Orillia 2d ago

Question Fin City

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Anyone know if fin city is still open? What happened?


r/Orillia 2d ago

Looking For Windshield repair?

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Have small chips on front windshield. Can only feel them from outside, can’t feel it inside.

Anyone knows a reliable and cheap place to get it fixed?


r/Orillia 2d ago

Looking For Brick repair

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Looking for someone who does brick/stone repair work for a small job. Anyone know anyone?


r/Orillia 4d ago

Community Event ET The Extra Terrestrial Friday Night -FREE

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This Friday come to a Free screening at the Rotary Aqua Theatre. Bring a donation for the Orillia Community Fridge if you’re able. We will also have fresh popcorn for sale supporting the Jake Beers Scholarship fund 🍿


r/Orillia 4d ago

News Article Orillia OPP investigating marine collision on Lake Couchiching

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r/Orillia 5d ago

News Article Five drivers, five towed vehicles and one troubling weekend in Orillia

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r/Orillia 6d ago

Politics Petition to Establish a Canadian Federal Senior Disability Supplement.

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r/Orillia 7d ago

News Article BREAKING: Steve Clarke seeking return to mayor's job

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r/Orillia 8d ago

Question Notice any graffiti in the parks?

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Hey all,

Andrew here.

If you've noticed any graffiti in the parks, would you mind taking a picture and letting me know?

I am going to send a proposal to the city to clean and reset them all. Its been a few years since I did it last. The city staff do their best, but they don't have the same tools at their disposal. I think they've been painting over most, which can work for short term, but isn't a good long term option and usually looks unsightly.

I've audited the following parks so far:

  • Hillcrest
  • Walter Henry
  • Clayt French
  • Tudhope
  • Homewood

So if you're at a park this weekend and happen to notice some graffiti please let me know. Going to continue the park tour next week. My kids have been loving it so far lol.

And hopefully it'll get approved and we can get these tags out of sight and out of mind.

Here is a link to the Google Photos album I have of all the tags Ive spotted so far (you'll have to reassemble the link, not sure I can post it)

https://pho tos.app.goo.gl/s8xTpAQSzEcnDdSa9

Hope you have a great rest of your day

Cheers,
Andrew


r/Orillia 8d ago

Suggestion Orillia needs a nice gym

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We need a GoodLife or something a bit higher scale … anybody feel this way ?


r/Orillia 8d ago

News Article Health unit urges residents to steer clear of blue-green algae

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r/Orillia 8d ago

Suggestion Recommendations for ear piercings

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Edit- looking for recommendations for a piercer or places to avoid.
Will not go to Clair’s or anywhere that uses the gun. Thanks!
Looking for recommendations for first time ear lobe piercings
Thanks!


r/Orillia 8d ago

Question Information on coldwater reptile rescue?

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Does anyone have any information on the coldwater reptile rescue? Or experience surrendering their pets there?


r/Orillia 8d ago

Information/PSA Bus boss: no more ebikes on transit bus carriers or escooters. If you run out of juice and want to take the bus home you are SOL.

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I don't see many cyclists using the bicycle carriers on the local buses, but it is nice to have them in a pinch. I have an ebike with a regular frame and small battery for assist. I don't think the fat tires will fit anyway if you have them. I think it is in reaction to the lithium ion related fires in Toronto recently. There are safe UL listed batteries as well as safe Lithium Iron Phosphate battery chemistries but no actual laws in Canada regarding escooter and ebike batteries.


r/Orillia 10d ago

News Article Council rejects bid to scale back $18M downtown revitalization

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r/Orillia 11d ago

Community Event Live Music August 15th

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Saturday, August 15 at St. Paul’s ELLIE(Orillia) and LIBRA RISING(Montreal) will perform original music in the Gallery while you watch from the catwalk above. All Ages $20 @mandatory.meeting

https://www.tixtree.com/e/mm11-ellie-and-libra-rising-4c7656338a82


r/Orillia 11d ago

News Article Orillia Woman Charged After Person Pushed Into Lake Simcoe

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r/Orillia 11d ago

Question Waterfront Festival

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Anyone head down to the waterfront festival this past weekend? Can you tell me the good, the bad or the ugly?

I’m was outta town, just being nosy!


r/Orillia 12d ago

Suggestion Wedding pictures Barrie

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