City of Orillia News

Get ready! City-wide Garage Sale Day taking place on June 15

Event aimed to support affordable housing in Orillia

For immediate release (June 10, 2024) – Clean out your closets, declutter and start sorting your sale items. Orillia’s first city-wide Garage Sale Day is just around the corner, taking place on June 15, 2024.

The initiative is aimed to support affordable housing in Orillia with participants being encouraged to donate a portion of the proceeds of their garage sales to the City’s Affordable Housing Reserve.

“We have seen a great deal of interest in...

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Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is June 3 to 7, 2024

For immediate release (May 30, 2024) – The City of Orillia is encouraging residents to show their support and appreciation for their neighbourhood crossing guards during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, taking place from June 3 to 7, 2024.

“Each day, our crossing guards demonstrate remarkable dedication, standing guard in various weather and traffic conditions to safeguard our pedestrians,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “It's important that we acknowledge and appreciate the commitment of our crossing...

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Council to recognize National Indigenous History Month on June 3

For immediate release (May 30, 2024) – Orillia Council invites residents to join them as the City recognizes National Indigenous History Month at its Council meeting on June 3, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S.

Mr. Ben Cousineau and Mr. James Simcoe will be in attendance on behalf of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation and Fay MacKenzie, along with the Mnjikaning Kendaaswin Elementary School Choir and Girls' Hand Drum Group, will perform ‘O Canada’ and...

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Submit your suggestions: Name the Plow contest open until June 30

Plow painted as part of successful Public Works Week Open House event

For immediate release (May 29, 2024) – The City of Orillia is looking for public input to name a plow that was recently painted as part of a Public Works Week Open House event on May 25, 2024 (see photo).

The Name the Plow contest kicked off on May 25 at the Public Works Week Open House and names can now be submitted online at orillia.ca/nametheplow. If you need assistance filling out the online form or do not have access to the...

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Celebrate summer with pop-up farmers’ markets

Special markets happening June 9 and 23

For immediate release (May 24, 2024) – The Orillia Farmers’ Market is excited to announce two special pop-up markets this spring and summer. The first market is happening on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Leacock Museum. The second market is happening on Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Port of Orillia.

“Orillia and area is home to many talented artisans who showcase their products and goods at the Orillia Farmers’...

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