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Orillia unveils new bicycle repair stations along the Lightfoot Trail
Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2016 04:30 AM
For immediate release (May 18, 2016) – Got a flat tire while cycling in Orillia? Repair it on the fly with the City of Orillia’s two new bicycle repair stations.
One repair station is located where the Lightfoot Trail meets the Port of Orillia and the second station is located adjacent to the Lightfoot Trail near the entrance of J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park. The bicycle repair stations allow cyclists to mount their bikes off the ground in order to carry out repairs with a variety of available tools...
Mayor Clarke presents grants to four local organizations
Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 10:30 AM
For immediate release (May 18, 2016) – Mayor Steve Clarke presented four local organizations with grants today as part of the City’s 2016 grants program.
This was the second installment of the 2016 City of Orillia grants program.
General grant recipients:
- Couchiching Jubilee House: $1,750
- Orillia Youth Symphony Orchestra: $1,000
- Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Association: $1,000
- Simcoe County Elementary Athletic Council: $1,004
The total City of Orillia grants budget for 2016 is $62,000.
The City of...
Line painting of priority roads in Orillia starts tonight
Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 05:00 AM
For immediate release (May 18, 2016) – Line painting of priority roads throughout Orillia will start this evening, Wednesday, May 18, 2016.
The contractor will start on the following priority roads: Coldwater Street, Westmount Drive, Memorial Avenue, and Atherley Road. Spring sand cleanup continues and is expected to be completed the second week of June, at which time line painting throughout the City will resume.
“I’d like to thank Orillia residents for their patience as City staff have prepared...
Orillia Fire Department to educate Monsignor Lee students on being prepared
Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:30 AM
For immediate release (May 11, 2016) – The Orillia Fire Department and community partners will help educate Grade 6-8 students at Monsignor Lee Catholic School about emergency preparedness on Friday, May 13, 2016.
As a follow-up to national Emergency Preparedness Week, which ran May 1-7, and in light of recent wildfires and evacuations in Fort McMurray, AB, the importance of being prepared in the case of an emergency is a vital lesson to learn. Orillia is not secluded from potential emergencies,...
Emergency Preparedness Week May 1 – 7, 2016
Posted on Friday, April 29, 2016 12:30 PM
Orillia Fire Department wants you to “Prepare Your Selfie” for Emergency Preparedness Week May 1 – 7, 2016
For immediate release (April 29, 2016) – The Orillia Fire Department is encouraging residents to “Prepare Your Selfie” during Emergency Preparedness Week running May 1 – 7, 2016.
The province-wide theme of this year’s Emergency Preparedness Week focuses on the importance of personal preparedness in the case of an emergency.
“Emergencies can affect the health and safety of residents and visitors...
