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Warm up from the cold in Orillia from Dec. 19 to 22, 2024
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 01:38 PM
For immediate release (Dec. 19, 2024) – Members of the public looking to warm up during the cold on the evenings of Dec. 19 to 22, 2024, and during the day on Dec. 21 and 22, 2024, can visit the following locations in Orillia:
The Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, located at the Orillia Community Church at 64 Colborne St. E., will operate overnight on Dec. 19, 20, 21, and 22, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. For information on operations of the Orillia Overnight Warming Centre, please follow The...
Portion of Harvie Settlement Road to close during winter months
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:35 AM
Alternative access available from Diana Drive
For immediate release (Dec. 19, 2024) – To enhance winter safety, the City of Orillia is implementing an annual seasonal road closure for a portion of Harvie Settlement Road between University Avenue and the drive lane at 695 Harvie Settlement Rd. (see attached map).
The decision, approved by Orillia Council on Dec. 9, 2024, addresses safety concerns stemming from the steep grade and sharp turn in this area, which can become hazardous in icy and snowy...
New public art exhibition ‘Orillia Landscapes’ now open
Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 01:28 PM
For immediate release (Dec. 18, 2024) – The City of Orillia’s Public Art Committee is pleased to unveil its latest art exhibition “Orillia Landscapes” at the Stack Gallery in the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) and the Green Room Gallery in the Orillia Opera House (20 Mississaga St. W.).
“Orillia’s landscapes have been a source of inspiration for artists, and the ‘Orillia Landscapes’ exhibition showcases the unique character of our community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “This exhibition...
New Waste Diversion Site operating hours begin January 2025
Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 11:37 AM
Site will be open Tuesday through Saturday
For immediate release (Dec. 18, 2024) – The City of Orillia is adjusting the hours of operation for the Waste Diversion Site at 100 Kitchener St.
Effective January 2025, the site will be open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“The decision to adjust the hours at the Waste Diversion Site was made after a thorough review of best practices and in consultation with staff,” said Mayor Don...
‘The Seven Grandfather Teachings’ Indigenous art exhibit now open
Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 03:55 PM
City establishes permanent gallery space for Indigenous public art
For immediate release (Dec. 17, 2024) – The City of Orillia, in partnership with the Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH), is pleased to announce the unveiling of “The Seven Grandfather Teachings,” the latest art exhibit to open in the newly established public gallery space devoted exclusively to Indigenous art.
Building on the success of the inaugural “Roots and Resilience” exhibit, which ran from June to December 2024, the City...
