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Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Information
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2023 01:02 PM
A public visitation for Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot is scheduled for Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 1 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church (62 Peter St. N.) in Orillia. The public is invited to pay their respects.
Gordon Lightfoot, Orillia native and favourite son, passed on May 1, 2023 in his 85th year. An obituary is available through Mundell Funeral Home in Orillia, and messages of condolence are welcome at www.mundellfuneralhome.com.
A map showing key spots to pay tribute to Gordon...
Orillia charging ahead with electric vehicle charging station pilot
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 02:49 PM
Two new charging stations available for public use at Orillia City Centre
For immediate release (May 1, 2023) – In alignment with the City of Orillia’s Climate Change Action Plan, Orillia’s Climate Future, the City is making two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available for public use at Orillia City Centre as part of a one-year pilot project.
“The City continues to move forward with our Climate Change Action Plan and is investing in infrastructure and equipment that will help us reduce...
New parking rates begin on May 1, 2023 in downtown Orillia
Posted on Monday, April 24, 2023 04:38 PM
New pricing structure balances affordability and demand
For immediate release (April 24, 2023) – As recommended by the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB) and the Parking Advisory Committee (PAC), new parking rates will take effect in the downtown beginning May 1, 2023.
As part of the 2024 budget process, the DOMB and PAC were requested by Council to provide an assessment of the current on-street metered parking rates, off-street Pay-and-Display parking rates, and off-street permit parking...
City unveils its newest art commission: Crossroads, Connections and Intersections
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 05:08 PM
For immediate release (April 20, 2023) – Today, the City of Orillia’s Art in Public Places Committee (APPC) unveiled its newest public art commission “Crossroads, Connections and Intersections”thanks to $331,700 in support provided by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
The APPC was joined by Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac at the Orillia Recreation Centre for the unveiling of the sculpture “Endorphin,”by artist Camille Rajotte...
City working with organizers to adapt summer events during waterfront area construction
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:01 PM
Events will take place this summer in Orillia with modified operations
For immediate release (April 18, 2023) – As work continues as part of the multi-phase Centennial Drive Area Improvements project in the downtown waterfront area, the City is working with local event organizers to adapt plans to continue hosting events this summer in the Sunshine City.
During its meeting on April 17, 2023, Council approved temporary changes to park by-laws for the 2023 season to allow additional events to take...
