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Posting of Couchiching Beach lifted – Moose Beach remains posted
Posted on Friday, August 21, 2015 11:15 AM
As per the direction of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, the posting of Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, has been lifted.
Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, will remain posted for the weekend until the City receives updated bacterial counts from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach were posted on Aug. 19, 2015, due to higher than normal bacteria count.
Lifeguards will be back on duty at Couchiching Beach as of 3:30...
Moose Beach and Couchiching Beach posted
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:00 AM
As per the direction of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Moose Beach, located at J.B.Tudhope Memorial Park, has been posted due to higher than normal bacteria count. Portage Bay, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, remains open.
Beaches are posted when bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Bacteria counts can be affected by many factors such as agricultural run-off, faulty septic systems, sewage treatment plan by-passes, and...
Posting of Moose Beach and Portage Bay lifted
Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2015 12:30 PM
As per the direction of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, the posting of Moose Beach and Portage Bay, located at J.B.Tudhope Memorial Park, has been lifted.
Moose Beach and Portage Bay were posted on Aug. 12, 2015, due to higher than normal bacteria count.
All three swimming areas in Orillia are now open for swimming. This includes Moose Beach, Portage Bay, and Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park.
The City of Orillia is a city of 31,000 people in the heart of Ontario’s Lake...
Waste Diversion Site weigh scale being replaced
Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2015 08:30 AM
The weigh scale at the City of Orillia’s Waste Diversion Site, 100 Kitchener St., is being replaced and will be out of operation from Monday, Aug. 17 to Friday, Aug. 21, 2015.
With the weigh scale shut down, customers visiting the Waste Diversion Site may experience significant delays.
“We are encouraging residents to minimize their use of the site during this period,” said Greg Preston, the City’s Manager of Waste Management. “Large loads brought to the site will have to be weighed at another...
Moose Beach and Portage Bay posted
Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:15 AM
As per the direction of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Moose Beach and Portage Bay, located at J.B.Tudhope Memorial Park, have been posted due to higher than normal bacteria count.
Beaches are posted when bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Bacteria counts can be affected by many factors such as agricultural run-off, faulty septic systems, sewage treatment plan by-passes, and run-off from bird, pet and animal waste. Elevated...
