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Orillia to open cooling centres July 15 to 17 due to heat warning
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 09:27 AM
For immediate release (July 15, 2025) – Due to the heat warning in place, the City of Orillia will open air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use from July 15 to 17, 2025. The City encourages anyone – especially those susceptible to extreme heat – to make use of the centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted.
The following public places have been identified as cooling and hydration centres:
Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.
City reacquires 150 Front Street South, Orillia
Posted on Monday, July 14, 2025 12:57 PM
For immediate release (July 14, 2025) – On July 11, 2025, the City of Orillia reacquired 150 Front Street South. The property is designated as being of cultural heritage and interest. The property was reacquired through the exercise of an option to purchase, which the City reserved on the sale of the property in 2019.
“Reacquiring 150 Front Street South is an important step in preserving Orillia’s heritage and ensuring that this landmark remains part of our community’s story,” said Mayor Don...
Orillia to open cooling centres July 5 and 6 due to heat warning
Posted on Friday, July 04, 2025 03:59 PM
For immediate release (July 4, 2025) – Due to the heat warning in place, the City of Orillia will open air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use on July 5 and 6, 2025. The City encourages anyone – especially those susceptible to extreme heat – to make use of the centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted.
The following public places have been identified as cooling and hydration centres:
Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.
New public art exhibition ‘The Art of Summer’ now open
Posted on Friday, July 04, 2025 09:31 AM
For immediate release (July 4, 2025) – The City of Orillia, in partnership with the Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) and the Orillia Opera House (OOH) are pleased to unveil the latest art exhibition, “The Art of Summer”, at both the Stack Gallery in the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) and the Opera House Gallery in the Orillia Opera House (20 Mississaga St. W).
The theme pays tribute to the ongoing success of professional summer theatre at the Orillia Opera House. Orillia...
Prohibition is in at the Leacock Museum
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 12:46 PM
For immediate release (June 27, 2025) – The Leacock Museum’s best kept secret this summer is its newest exhibit “For the Love of Liquor.” Opening with a special “Speakeasy” event on July 12, 2025, the exhibit boasts many interesting artifacts and sights to see.
The exhibit explores prohibition in one of the longest dry towns in the province, Orillia, while marking the reopening of the wine cellar and billiards room. Museum guests are invited to discover the role that Stephen Leacock played in the...
