Georgian College announced Friday it is closing its campuses in Orillia and Muskoka and merging them into the Barrie campus by next fall.

In a post on its website, officials said it received an endorsement from the college’s Board of Governors on Thursday night.

The campus in Orillia is scheduled to close in summer 2026 with its programs transitioning to the Barrie location starting in May.

The Muskoka campus is slated to close in August 2026.

“This is a difficult decision that we know will be felt deeply by our students, employees and communities,” said Kevin Weaver, the president and CEO of Georgian College, said in a statement.

“Recognizing these are challenging times and the sector is experiencing a labour disruption, I still felt it was important to advise our community of the de

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