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Heritage Meets Culture in Orillia: Doors Open / Culture Days registration now open for 2016
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 04:30 AM
The City of Orillia invites Doors Open and Culture Days participants to register their sites and activities for Doors Open Orillia | Culture Days 2016. Both annual events are now combined and will run the weekend of Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 2, 2016.
In the spirit of this exciting development, the theme for this year’s event will be “Heritage Meets Culture”. Through this strategic change, participants can expect to see added benefits through increased marketing and creative collaboration...
Detailed design of Orillia’s new recreation facility now complete
Posted on Monday, February 01, 2016 05:30 PM
For immediate release (Feb. 1, 2016) – The City of Orillia has completed the detailed design phase of the Orillia Recreation Facility project at 255 West St. S. and is now preparing for construction of the building this summer.
At its meeting on Feb. 1, 2016, Council Committee reviewed and received as information the detailed design and initial costing estimate for the project, which includes an aquatic centre, gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, a walking/jogging track, preschool room, office space...
Feb. 17 proclaimed School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Orillia
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 10:15 AM
The Orillia Police Services Board is pleased to announce that Mayor Steve Clarke has proclaimed Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in the City of Orillia.
Since January 2015, the Orillia Police Services Board has administered the School Crossing Guard Program. The Board employs 19 dedicated crossing guards, who are stationed at 13 crosswalk locations throughout the community. At the Board’s request, Mayor Clarke has designated a special day for citizens to show...
Plaza purchase will help facilitate development
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2016 12:15 PM
The City of Orillia is the proud new owner of 70 Front St. N., more commonly referred to as the Metro Plaza.
“Council is excited about the future of this site and what it will mean for the long-term vision of the Downtown Tomorrow Plan and our waterfront,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Council is making strategic decisions today that will put the City in excellent standing for future private-sector commercial, residential and tourism development in the City’s core that will redefine our waterfront...
City to begin proactive enforcement of graffiti removal this spring
Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 07:45 AM
For immediate release (Jan. 19, 2016) – Graffiti in Orillia will soon meet its match. Starting on April 15, 2016, the City of Orillia will start proactively enforcing the removal of graffiti on properties throughout Orillia.
The City’s Legislative Services Division is mailing out letters this week to all property owners in Orillia with graffiti observed on their property within the past six months to advise them of the proactive enforcement of graffiti removal starting in the spring. This gives...
