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Orillia announces Community Torchbearer for Pan Am Games Torch Relay
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 07:00 AM
For immediate release (April 28, 2015) - Orillia is proud to announce Walter Henry as the community torchbearer for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice® and OLG.
“Walter Henry is a former Olympic boxer, whose boxing career spanned three decades,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “As a long-time Orillian, we’re proud to announce that he’ll be carrying the Pan Am flame as Orillia’s community torchbearer.”
The torch relay will visit Orillia on June 8 and 9, 2015 and...
Coldwater Road Phase 2 construction set to begin
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 07:45 AM
For immediate release (April 22, 2015) – The second phase of construction on Coldwater Road, from 200 meters west of Patrick Street to east of Collegiate Drive, is set to begin Monday, April 27, with project completion scheduled for October 2015.
“We understand that Coldwater Road is a major arterial road within the community,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “The City will do everything we can to reduce the impact of this much needed construction, including implementing signage for businesses affected...
Internationally acclaimed speaker, Don Tapscott, to speak in Orillia
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2015 06:00 AM
For immediate release (April 16, 2015) – The City of Orillia is proud to host world renowned author, innovative thinker, and TED Talks speaker, Don Tapscott, at the Orillia Opera House on Tuesday, May 5 for a free community presentation.
“Council could not be more excited to host this event, featuring visionary speaker Don Tapscott,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Don spent his formative years in Orillia, and we’re proud to welcome him home for what’s sure to be an inspiring community experience.”
Annual Cheque Up!
Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2015 07:00 AM
For immediate release (April 9, 2015) – Mayor Steve Clarke recently presented a cheque for $15,000 to Dr. Matt Miller, chair of the Orillia Area Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee.
The City contributes funds annually to the OAPRRC, which connects area residents to comprehensive medical care by encouraging family physicians and specialists to establish and maintain their practices in our area.
Fifteen new family physicians have been recruited locally in the past five years.
The City of...
List of Ticketable Fire Code Offences expanded
Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2015 06:15 AM
For immediate release (April 8, 2015) – The Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice established new set fines for Fire Code violations related to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, maintenance records, record retention, fire door maintenance and fire extinguishers, many of which came into effect on March 17, 2015.
“The purpose of expanding the list of ticketable offences is to assist fire departments in enforcing the Fire Code,” said Orillia Fire Chief, Ralph Dominelli. “Building owners...
