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Back to school, back to safety reminders for school crossing zones
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:43 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 27, 2024) – The City of Orillia is reminding residents to play it safe when school resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.
“With back to school, more people will be on our streets walking, cycling or driving to school,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “I urge everyone to obey pedestrian signals and crossing guards, to reduce speeds in school zones, and to stay alert. Let's work together to ensure that this school year starts off safely for everyone in our community.”
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Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach swimming advisories lifted Aug. 21
Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 03:00 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 21, 2024) – The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that the swimming advisories at Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, and Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, have been lifted.
Swimming advisories were issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on Aug. 20, 2024, for Moose Beach and on Aug. 14, 2024, for Couchiching Beach due to a higher-than-normal bacteria count.
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TARA Talks conference coming to Orillia this fall
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024 01:31 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 16, 2024) – Fuel Innovation, the City of Orillia’s Innovation Collective, in collaboration with the Sandbox Centre Barrie is excited to bring TARA Talks, a business skills and professional development conference for female-identifying entrepreneurs and business leaders, to Orillia this fall.
“TARA Talks coming to Orillia represents an exceptional opportunity for our community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “We are pleased to support an initiative that contributes to growth...
Celebrate provincial poetry contest winners at Leacock Museum
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 12:29 PM
K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition celebration takes place Aug. 25
For immediate release (Aug. 15, 2024) – Members of the public are invited to join writers of all ages on Aug. 25, 2024, as they gather at the Leacock Museum (50 Museum Dr.) to recognize nine poets from across the province as part of the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition celebration event.
“Orillia has inspired artists for generations and this competition continues to do so,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “On behalf of Council, I...
It’s time to fall into fun!
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024 11:26 AM
New 7 a.m. registration start time for recreation programs begins this fall
For immediate release (Aug. 12, 2024) – With fall around the corner, the City of Orillia is excited to launch the 2024 digital Fall Made FUN recreation guide.
The guide is available to view at orillia.ca/programs and is packed with a variety of programs designed to keep you active, engaged, and having fun throughout the fall season. From fitness classes and swimming lessons to arts and crafts, sports leagues and new...
