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Branding Public Engagement Day set for September 4
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 07:15 AM
For immediate release (August 21, 2014) – The public is encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming Public Engagement Day taking place on September 4, which will feature workshops and discussion around the City of Orillia Branding & Wayfinding Project.
“A significant amount of background information on our great City is being reviewed by our consultants,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “We know it’s our people that make the community special, therefore gathering critical input from them, at our...

Orillia’s Festival & Event Partnership Program now online
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 07:15 AM
For immediate release (August 19, 2014) – Festivals and events seeking funding from the City of Orillia for 2015 can now access application forms online for the new Festival & Event Partnership Program.
“The City of Orillia is known for it’s vibrant and unique festivals and events,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi, “This new program will allow the City to strengthen it’s support of these iconic cultural attractions.”
The new application process sets aside funds for festivals and events. Forms can be...

Residents urged to use smoke alarms and fire plans
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2014 12:30 PM
For immediate release (August 15, 2014) – In the wake of a fatal fire in Ottawa on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, Simcoe County Fire Chiefs want to remind the public that once you have escaped from a burning building you should not re-enter for any reason.
"Once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning building.” said Simcoe County Fire Chiefs Administration Group President, and Orillia Fire Chief, Ralph Dominelli.
An individual who had safely exited a burning home re-entered in an attempt to save a...

Posting of Couchiching Beach lifted
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2014 07:45 AM
For immediate release (August 15, 2014) – As per the direction of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, the posting of Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, has been lifted.
Couchiching Beach was posted on August 13, 2014, due to higher than normal bacteria count.
All three swimming areas in Orillia are now open for swimming. This includes Moose Beach and Portage Bay, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, and Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park.
The City of...

City launches customer service survey
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2014 12:30 PM
Residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in a brief survey to evaluate the level of customer service offered by the City of Orillia. The survey is available until August 31, 2014.
“It is important to provide efficient and effective service to residents and visitors, said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “Council and City administration have sought to make improvements this term with the goal of attaining a better focus on customer service, and this survey will help us make further adjustments to...