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Laclie Transit Route temporarily suspended for triathlon on Aug. 14
Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2016 06:15 AM
For immediate release (Aug. 2, 2016) – The City of Orillia will temporarily suspend service to the Laclie Transit Route on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. to accommodate the Subaru Triathlon Series.
“We apologize for any inconvenience that the temporary Laclie Transit Route suspension poses to patrons,” said George Bowa, Director of Public Works for the City of Orillia. “We want to ensure that the Subaru Triathlon is carried out in a safe and controlled manner.”
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Costco construction soon underway as crews mobilize along University Ave.
Posted on Friday, July 29, 2016 12:45 PM
For immediate release (July 29, 2016) – Council approved leasing a portion of the curb lane, sidewalk and boulevard on the east side of University Avenue to accommodate the construction of Costco in West Ridge, Orillia.
Ledcor Construction Limited is mobilizing to begin construction of its 156,000-sq.ft retail warehouse, gas bar, propane station and seasonal garden centre on the 14-acre site across from Diana Drive. Costco picked up their building permits from the City on July 20, 2016, which...
Mayor Clarke presents grants to five local organizations
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 08:15 AM
For immediate release (July 27, 2016) – Mayor Steve Clarke presented five local organizations with grants today as part of the City’s 2016 grants program.
“Every time we hold one of these grant presentations, I learn more about the wonderful work local volunteers are doing in our community,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “It is because of people and organizations such as these that Orillia is such a great place to live.”
This was the third installment of the 2016 City of Orillia grants program.
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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...
