Non-essential businesses are temporarily closed for an Ontario-wide shutdown.
The measure is to curb the spread of COVID-19 and is in effect in this part of the province for 28 days. It starts today (Dec. 26).
The City of Orillia is required to close its recreation and cultural facilities to the public and will be reintroducing services by appointment only at City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S., starting Jan. 4, 2021. The City’s Waste Diversion Site remains open to the public and Orillia Transit continues to operate.
To assist local businesses offering curbside pick-up during the shutdown, all on-street parking spaces in Downtown Orillia will allow free parking for a maximum of 30 minutes each. Free three-hour customer parking in municipal pay and display lots (with the exception of Lot 10, which offers five free hours) will be extended during the province-wide shutdown.
For more specific information about Orillia services/programs, click here.
The County of Simcoe is also shuttering its administration office, the museum and archives. However, essential services such as LINX transit, waste diversion sites, Ontario Works and other services will continue. Click here for more information about that.
Otherwise, here's what will be opened and closed in Ontario during the lockdown.
What will be open:
- Grocery stores, convenience stores and indoor farmers' markets
- Big box and discount stores that sell groceries
- Pharmacies
- Liquor stores
- Supply chain businesses and those declared essential
- Childcare centres and home-based child care
- Outdoor recreation such as a skating rink if participants can socially distance.
- Hotels, lodges, cabins, motels. Attached indoor fitness areas, pools and restaurants must be closed.
Curbside pick-up/appointment only:
- The Orillia Public Library and Ramara Public Library will be open for curbside pickup at their respective branches.
- Small Businesses for curbside pick-up or delivery only
- Restaurants for take-out, drive-thru or delivery only
- Pet stores for curbside pick up only, veterinary clinics for curbside pick up/drop off
- Cannabis stores for pick-up or delivery only
- Garden centres for curbside pick-up or delivery only
- Motor vehicle sales by appointment only
- Vehicle and equipment rental by appointment only
- Car mechanic by appointment only
- Home sales by appointment only
What will be closed:
- Shopping malls closed for in-person retail
- Salons
- In-person driving instruction except for commercial vehicles
- Indoor sports and recreation
- Museums, zoos and similar venues
- Drive-in or drive-thru events are not permitted
- Night clubs and strip clubs
- Ski hills (Hardwood Ski & Bike, a cross-country facility, is open)