patio program that’s been set up amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Since early July, some downtown Orillia streets have been closed to allow for the operation of the city’s patio initiative, which allows restaurants and retailers to expand into the street.
Orillia extends free transit while waiving of property tax penalty, interest expires July 31 “The Friday street closure experiment has been a resounding success,” Orillia Ward 1 councillor and economic recovery task force chair, Ted Emond, said in a statement.“It has been very popular with local residents who have been able to enjoy their favourite restaurants in an open-air setting, and it has provided downtown retailers with the opportunity to capitalize on the increased traffic to.