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On Monday, June 1 a portion of the Lightfoot Trail in J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park will be closed for approximately two weeks for trail repair and resurfacing.

As a result, the trail between the Moose Beach washroom building and Portage Bay will be closed to park users (please see the attached map). Signs will be posted along the trails warning park users of the construction area. We ask that park users obey the trail closure signs to allow...
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The City of Orillia’s Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) is pumping up the volume on ‘Shop Local’ messaging to encourage residents to support businesses in the region during and post COVID-19.
“Small business is the lifeblood of our local economy. We know that many of those businesses are hurting right now because of COVID-19,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Local businesses support and serve your families every day, through...
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The City of Orillia will continue to waive transit and parking fees until July 5, 2020 as a means of assisting the community and local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In March, Orillia Council established a Community Assistance Package to help residents and businesses during the pandemic. As we continue to deal with the impacts of COVID-19, the Emergency Management Committee is further extending free transit and municipal parking until July 5, 2020, in an effort...
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the City of Orillia is extending the timeframe of certain community assistance measures and restrictions until July 5, 2020 and reminds the community to stay vigilant in the fight against COVID-19.
“The City of Orillia continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and its impacts on our community closely and make any adjustments as necessary. The Emergency Management Committee has revised the timeframes for some community assistance...
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Province gave some businesses green light to reopen Tuesday; 'It’s going to take quite a while for everybody to feel comfortable again,' artist says

Local businesses are starting to welcome customers back inside after almost two months.

The province ordered all non-essential businesses to close March 23, but it gave some of them the go-ahead to reopen Tuesday.

“People are ecstatic to get some home baking and get back...
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