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Leacock Museum reopens with new exhibit ‘A Leacock Love Story’
Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2023 03:49 PM
For immediate release (Feb. 8, 2023) – The Leacock Museum is reopening for the season just in time for Valentine’s Day with the new exhibit A Leacock Love Story, beginning on Feb. 10, 2023.
The exhibit, which will run until Aug. 31, 2023, explores the relationship between Stephen Leacock and his wife, Beatrix Hamilton Leacock, and the summer home in Orillia that Stephen built for Beatrix.
“Through this new exhibit, we are pleased to share an aspect of Stephen Leacock’s life that has not been told...

Warm up from the extreme cold in Orillia on Feb. 3 and 4, 2023
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2023 08:53 AM
For immediate release (Feb. 3, 2023) – Members of the public looking to warm up during the extreme cold on Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 can visit the following locations in Orillia:
Friday, Feb. 3Orillia City Centre50 Andrew St. S.8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Orillia Public Library36 Mississaga St. W.10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 4Orillia Public Library36 Mississaga St. W.9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, located at the Orillia Community Church at 64 Colborne St. E.,...

February is Winter Active month in Orillia
Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2023 04:22 PM
For immediate release (Feb. 1, 2023) – The City of Orillia has put together a calendar full of free indoor and outdoor activities to help beat the winter blues and get active during the month of February.
During the month of February, the City encourages residents to stay active this winter by taking part in a variety of free family-friendly activities within the community. All activities and events are on a drop-in basis. No pre-registration is required. Visit orillia.ca/active for a daily...

Orillia Council begins 2023 budget deliberations on Feb. 3, 2023
Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023 03:14 PM
For immediate release (Jan. 30, 2023) – Orillia Council will receive an initial presentation of the 2023 budget on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 followed by four days of budget deliberations scheduled in the coming weeks.
The open session portions of the 2023 Budget Committee meetings will take place in Council Chamber at the Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.). Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings in person. The open session portions of the meetings will be live streamed on the...

Stay informed and connected with your City in 2023
Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 02:34 PM
For immediate release (Jan. 18, 2023) – The City of Orillia would like to remind residents and other stakeholders how to stay informed, engaged and connected with your City.
“Your local Council makes decisions about services and programs that impact your daily life and we want to ensure community members are aware of how they can stay in the know and engage with us about City programs, projects and services,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “As we enter 2023 and a new term of Council, we encourage...