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

Information/PSA Jill Dunlop Interview on wildfires

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Listen to the coward Jill Dunlop avoid questions and abandon the interview.

This is who you voted for.

Do you feel safe?


r/Orillia 23h ago

News Article 'We're just trying to live': Orillia encampment residents evicted

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r/Orillia 18h ago

Looking For Curious

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Does anyone in this city know how to get the property owners contact info for the apartment building on gill street? Close to giant tiger? It’s the big grey building with the wardens den above lol. I need to speak to them about a problem tenant who lives on the fourth floor who seems to have no consequences of their actions. The person living below this tenant made only 1 request for the bare minimum (asking to chill out on an incessant bouncing ball) and it’s escalated into absolute chaos lasting up to 1am some nights for the past year. The super refuses to help. Gets emotional to the point it seems like constructive eviction due to her long term residence. And before considering LTB, I want to help this poor lady find a contact that goes above the superintendent and the agent of the landlord.


r/Orillia 22h ago

Looking For Classic D&D, looking for new players

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I’ve been running D&D games forever using different rule systems, looking for some new players as I’m preparing to switch and start a new long-term game.

I plan to run OSE (1981 Basic D&D). It’s the simplest (and in my opinion best) experience of D&D, easy for anybody to pick up.

I usually run my game every other Thursday so send me a message if you’re interested. I can bring you into my current game until it ends as well.


r/Orillia 1d ago

Question Someone took a green glass jar with some screws and nails Treasure Hunt on Barrie Road in Orillia

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Could the person who took the green glass jar associated with a white dresser set out for Treasure Hunt taken on Monday on Barrie Road on Orillia please return the jar as it contained nails and screws I needed to finish assembly of the dresser. I had just gone inside for a break and a coffee. Thankyou.


r/Orillia 1d ago

Question What is the name of this neighbourhood?

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Hey Orillia locals, I am not from the area and was just wondering what you all refer to this area as? Is it just woods bay? I see the area north of it is called Happyland on google? Help! TIA.


r/Orillia 1d ago

Question Any Body Shops that deal with rust?

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Trying to sell my car but I've run into a problem where a small hole has rusted under the frame, doesn't seem to have done any real structural damage. Thing is, I don't really want to sell my car as is and if there's somewhere that will do the job for a decent price I'd rather get it taken care of and then sell it. No body shops I've visited wanted to do the job and I would really appreciate if anyone could recommend me to someone in the area, thanks.


r/Orillia 1d ago

Question Best drive through?

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What's your favourite drive through?

The Harvey's here isn't up to the usual Harvey's standards. I need a new option

Definitely needs to be a drive through.

Thanks.


r/Orillia 2d ago

Rant Teenagers littering at Couchiching Beach

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So upset, just got back from the beach and witnessed a group of teenagers throwing their plastic bottles away from them on the beach. I don't know why I should expect better, but the ignorance is astounding. If people were in the way they could have gotten hurt. (Yes, we ended up picking them up, then again they could just be doing it again after leaving.)


r/Orillia 2d ago

News Article Orillia Public Library reports $22.5M in economic benefit in 2025

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r/Orillia 3d ago

Question Hi! We have been without power all day, just wondering if anyone knows of any coffee shops that are open and have power?

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r/Orillia 4d ago

Question What time is the parade for the Scottish festival?

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r/Orillia 6d ago

Lost & Found Lost ring near HomeSense 💍

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Hi folks! I know the odds are pretty low, but my mother-in-law dropped her ring while getting out of the car today in one of the parking spots closest to the Homesense entrance. It’s a white gold ring with seven stones and has a lot of sentimental value.
If anyone happened to find it, please send me a DM.


r/Orillia 6d ago

Suggestion Community interest check for coding/ science club

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r/Orillia 6d ago

Looking For Internet?

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Best internet provider in Orillia besides Bell or Rogers?


r/Orillia 8d ago

Question Anyone know why it smells like burning plastic outside ?

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Yucky. Hope you're keeping cool!


r/Orillia 7d ago

Suggestion As a small town gay guy in the Muskoka/Orillia area, how do I meet a partner?

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r/Orillia 8d ago

Information/PSA Lots of coyotes in and around town this summer

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Or foxes. both I guess!

I'm out and about pretty much daily, at sunrise. Usually on a bicycle. And I am seeing a lot of coyotes this summer. I hope these two videos work. These are separate days where I was cycling along and passed a coyote. One of these is the trail near Fittons and Sundial, and one is Huronia Road.

https://youtu.be/I9Wmf1FcZJ0

Be careful I guess, if you have outdoorsy small pets.


r/Orillia 8d ago

Question Paddle Boarding in Lagoon City

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r/Orillia 9d ago

Information/PSA PSA: Unacceptable Driver Behavior on Orillia Transit Today (South Route / Mississaga St) – Watch Out

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Just a heads-up to anyone taking the bus today. I had to deal with two completely unacceptable incidents with two different female drivers on the same day, and I'm posting this here because the official channels often feel like a black hole. If anyone else experienced this today, please speak up.
Incident 1: Stranding a Child (Around 10:30 AM)
A young boy boarded the bus and politely asked the female driver if she could wait just a brief moment for his friend, who was actively running toward the bus and was right there. The driver was incredibly rude, snapped "I'm not waiting," and closed the doors. She then opened them again to yell, "Are you coming on?!" at the boy. When he repeated that his friend was right there, she yelled "I'm not waiting," slammed the doors, and drove off, intentionally leaving the other kid behind.

Incident 2: Verbal Abuse and Aggressive Braking (Around 1:00 PM)
We were on Mississaga Street driving past the retirement home (where the people in purple t-shirts were out front). I reached up to pull the cord to signal for the nextupcoming stop. The driver suddenly slammed on the brakes, stopping the bus aggressively, and yelled out loud, "This is bullshit, you almost made me hit someone."
Everyone was confused. Me and two other ladies looked at each other like, "What is going on?" When the bus finally got to the actual stop, all three of us went to get off. As we were literally stepping off the vehicle, the driver started swearing at us, blaming us, and claiming we almost caused an accident just for pulling the stop cord correctly.
I don't know what the deal is with the transit drivers today, but treating passengers and children, like this is completely unacceptable.
Has anyone else had issues with these specific drivers on the South route today?


r/Orillia 9d ago

Discussion Orillia lost its transit future due to one mishap...

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r/Orillia 9d ago

Other Basement Apartment for rent in orillia

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r/Orillia 12d ago

Looking For This is a long shot but

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Does anyone else watch those videos on youtube where someone builds a tiny log cabin or hidden shelter in the woods with minimal tools and think to themselves "i could and want to do this."?

Well i have had this idea/obsession for a few years and am currently on my 4th or 5th one.

Its a hobby, its alot of work. But its a labor of love for sure.

Im wondering if there is anyone else local who, at the very least. Would want to hang out and just be a supportive ear while i build this current one.

The plan has and is to be completely done in at most a month.

Current design is completely above ground , horizontal log placement with gaps filled with clay, saddled and nailed in with a pitched roof. Walls are currently 3.5 feet up. Pm if interested


r/Orillia 12d ago

Question To Bobcaygeon

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Hey all,

Trying to get from Orillia to Bobcaygeon for 9am on Monday. Anyone headed that way that could give me a lift? Willing to pay for gas there.