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Orillia Fire Department launching Text to 9-1-1 service effective Aug. 1
Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 06:30 AM
For immediate release (July 26, 2016) – The Orillia Fire Department, along with its emergency services partners, are pleased to announce that Text with 9-1-1 Service (T9-1-1) for the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and speech impaired (DHHSI) community will be available starting Aug. 1, 2016, in the City of Orillia, the Townships of Severn, Ramara and Oro-Medonte, and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation.
T9-1-1 is a service that allows members of the DHHSI community to call 9-1-1 during an...
Orillia homeowner facing multiple smoke alarm related charges after fire
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2016 12:30 PM
For immediate release (July 21, 2016) – The owner of 103 Matchedash St. N. in Orillia is facing smoke alarm related charges under the Ontario Fire Code after failing to maintain smoke alarms in operating condition and failing to replace smoke alarms within the time frame specified in the manufacturer’s instructions.
“Smoke alarms give occupants the early warning needed to safely evacuate a building when fire conditions exist,” said Ralph Dominelli, Orillia Fire Chief. “Regular maintenance is...
Provide feedback on Orillia Transit via survey
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2016 09:30 AM
For immediate release (July 21, 2016) – Have your say on the future of Orillia Transit by completing a short survey open until July 30, 2016.
All Orillia residents are invited to complete the survey whether you take Orillia Transit or not. The survey is available online at orillia.ca/haveyoursay or in hard copy format at City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S., or the Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St. W. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to fill out.
The City of Orillia is completing a transit...
City prepares for heat wave by opening cooling centres
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2016 05:45 AM
For immediate release (July 21, 2016) – Due to the extreme temperatures, the City is opening three air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use as of noon on Thursday, July 21, 2016. 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 wave breaks.
The following public places have been identified as cooling and hydration centres:
Orillia City Centre50 Andrew St. S.Monday to Friday...
Traffic signals being installed at Bass Lake Sideroad and West Ridge Boulevard
Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 06:00 AM
Work has started on the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Bass Lake Sideroad and West Ridge Boulevard.
The new signals are required in conjunction with roadway improvements along Highway 12 identified by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to accommodate existing conditions and future growth in the West Orillia area. The intersection and abutting roads will remain open for the duration of installation work, with limited traffic disruption expected. The traffic signals...
