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Recycle household batteries at the curb the week of Nov. 2 – 6
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2015 09:30 AM
Divert your spent household batteries from landfill by placing them at the curb for recycling pickup during the week of Nov. 2 – 6, 2015.
Coinciding with the week following daylight savings time, the City of Orillia is encouraging residents to place their old batteries (AA, AAA, D, button batteries, etc.) in sealed, clear plastic bags on top of their paper recycling box. They will be picked up on your regular collection day and sent for recycling.
“Batteries aren’t meant to be thrown in the trash...
City to ‘set the stage’ for development with 70 Front St. N. purchase
Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 05:00 AM
The City of Orillia’s waterfront and downtown revitalization efforts took a leap forward with Council’s decision to purchase 70 Front St. N., more commonly referred to as the Metro Plaza.
“Council is very excited to be moving forward with this purchase. This property, as identified in the Downtown Tomorrow Plan, will serve to connect our waterfront to the downtown core and act as a catalyst for future redevelopment of surrounding lands,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “An opportunity to buy a...
Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot honoured with sculpture unveiling in Orillia
Posted on Friday, October 23, 2015 12:45 PM
Orillia, October 23, 2015 – Hundreds gathered to join legendary Canadian singer, songwriter Gordon Lightfoot at an unveiling celebration of a figurative sculpture, Golden Leaves – A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. The 13-foot bronze sculpture depicts a young Lightfoot sitting legs crossed, playing an acoustic guitar with a massive arch of intricate maple leaves above him, creating a monument that is both intimate and powerful. The scenes, carved on the maple leaves, represent songs from the folk-pop...
Curbside collection schedule at your fingertips with new mobile app
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 01:00 PM
Having trouble remembering when to put out the trash ever since Orillia moved to every other week garbage collection? Download the City of Orillia’s new mobile app Pingstreet and never miss a garbage day again.
Curbside collection is only one of the featured tiles of the City’s new mobile app. Enter your local address and get a personalized curbside collection calendar showing you when your garbage, recycling, green bin and yard waste curbside pick-up day is. It even accounts for delayed...
Coldwater Road opens tonight
Posted on Friday, October 16, 2015 12:30 PM
The Coldwater Road reconstruction project is nearing completion and will be open to the public as of Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.
During the next two weeks, there will be periodic lane closures to accommodate the installation of the pedestrian rail along the new retaining wall and to complete some minor outstanding items. Traffic will be controlled by flagging during these lane closures and motorists may experience some minor delays.
“The opening of Coldwater Road has been highly anticipated by all Orillia...
