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Orillia seeks members for Poverty Reduction Working Group
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 01:16 PM
Applications open until Oct. 31
For immediate release (Oct. 22, 2024) – The City of Orillia is calling on community members to join its new Poverty Reduction Working Group, aimed at creating actionable solutions to tackle poverty in the community. This hands-on, action-oriented group will play a key role in turning a high-level action plan into a comprehensive, implementable strategy to reduce poverty in Orillia.
“Reducing poverty requires more than just ideas—it takes real, on-the-ground action....
Orillia 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games run Feb. 6 to 8
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2024 11:37 AM
For immediate release (Feb. 1, 2024) – The City of Orillia and the Games Organizing Committee have been preparing for more than a year to welcome the Orillia 2024 Ontario 55+ Winter Games (55+ Games) to the Sunshine City.
With over 150 volunteers to help facilitate the 55+ Games, the City is ready to host nearly 1,000 participants aged 55 years and older in nine different sports. Sports include hockey, curling, alpine skiing, badminton, volleyball, duplicate bridge, table tennis, and prediction...
Historic Brewery Bay boathouse opening to visitors with new exhibit
Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11:37 AM
Launch event takes place May 20 with variety of activities
For immediate release (May 10, 2023) – Join the Leacock Museum on May 20, 2023 from 1 to 4 p.m. as it ‘sets sail’ to its newest exhibit, Boating Old Brewery Bay, with a launch event full of activities, historic boats, entertainment,and the opportunity to tour the historic Old Brewery Bay boathouse.
“The Old Brewery Bay boathouse is one of Orillia’s most prominent landmarks. This new exhibit will give visitors to the Leacock Museum an...
Temporary municipal parking lot to be created at 20 Front St. S.
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2023 04:16 PM
New lot will provide 105 additional parking spaces in the downtown waterfront area
For immediate release (May 5, 2023) – A new temporary municipal parking lot will be coming to the downtown waterfront area later this spring, providing additional parking for visitors and residents.
The City of Orillia has worked with the owner of 20 Front St. S. to finalize an agreement to lease the property to accommodate 105 temporary parking spaces. The temporary lot will be accessible via Colborne Street East...
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...
