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Culture Days video to be debuted at Arts Awards
Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 07:15 AM
For immediate release (February 25, 2015) – Culture Days may have come and gone but the memories and experiences will live on thanks to a video created by Tyler Knight of KnightVision.
“This video really captures the fun and excitement of Culture Days in Orillia,” said Jacqueline Soczka, Manager of Culture for the City of Orillia. “There are so many diverse and vibrant activities taking place throughout the City during Culture Days and Tyler did an amazing job of capturing that through music and...

Leading expert to present industry forecast
Posted on Friday, February 20, 2015 08:45 AM
For immediate release (February 20, 2015) – The Orillia and area business community is invited to a special presentation by industry expert, Mark Casaletto, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 3, 2015 in the City of Orillia Council Chamber.
“Mark shared his forecast at a regional event recently and very clearly made the connection between large scale projects across the province, and the potential implications these had on local industry,” said Kent Guptill, Director of Facilities and Special Projects...

Input sought on City of Orillia brand concepts
Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2015 05:00 AM
For immediate release (February 19, 2015) – Orillia’s future identity is beginning to take shape with the unveiling of three draft brand concepts recently developed through the City of Orillia Branding and Wayfinding Project.
“The branding project is entering an exciting stage as we start to see an identity taking shape in the form of brand frameworks,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “We’re seeking public feedback as we enter this critical stage of the process.”
A significant amount of public...

Council approves 2015 budget
Posted on Friday, February 13, 2015 06:30 AM
For immediate release (February 13, 2015) – City of Orillia Council has passed the 2015 operating and capital budgets at a special meeting of Council held Friday, resulting in an anticipated blended increase of 2.7%.
“Council members are very aware that every decision they make affects our community members, neighbours and friends,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Council kept this in mind and worked hard to balance the needs of today with a vision for the future.”
A blended increase of 2.7% would mean...

Input sought on Atherley Narrows Bridge trail connection
Posted on Friday, February 13, 2015 06:00 AM
For immediate release (February 13, 2015) – The City of Orillia, in partnership with the Township of Ramara and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation are seeking community input on a potential trail connection across the Atherley Narrows Bridge at a second public information centre to be held on Wednesday, February 18 at the Orillia City Centre.
“This project will be a milestone in developing the overall trails network within the region and connecting communities both physically and culturally,”...