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Artists sought for Orillia Hall of Fame Guide Cover Contest
Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2015 05:15 AM
The Commemorative Awards Committee is encouraging local artists to showcase their talent by submitting artwork and photos for the cover of the City of Orillia Hall of Fame booklet.
Established in 1964, the Orillia Hall of Fame Award is presented to individuals who have received national or international recognition in their field of excellence. Past Hall of Fame inductees include Don Tapscott, J.A. “Pete” McGarvey, Walter Henry and Mamie Shrum Faris.
The Hall of Fame booklet serves as a record of...
City of Orillia water system testing taking place this week
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2015 06:30 AM
For immediate release (June 8, 2015) – The City of Orillia Environmental Services Department will be conducting tests to the water distribution system this week in order to identify pressure and flow demands on the system.
Work is scheduled to be completed during the week of June 8 to 12 and will take approximately two full days to complete. This will involve locating and operating watermain valves and flushing of municipally owned hydrants.
During the operating and testing procedure, temporary...
Orillia announces details on Pan Am Games Torch Relay and Celebration
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2015 10:30 AM
For immediate release (June 2, 2015) – The City of Orillia has announced additional details related to the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay Community Celebration which will take place at Couchiching Beach Park on Monday, June 8.
“Orillia is proud to be a host community for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “The Community Celebration will be a fun and free event for the whole family.”
The end-of-day Community Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. at Couchiching Beach...
City of Orillia Council establishes location and amenities for Orillia recreation centre
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2015 07:00 PM
For immediate release (June 1, 2015) – Orillia Council celebrated their six month anniversary in office Monday by making several landmark decisions on the new home, program and budget for Orillia’s new recreation facility.
“This a momentous occasion,” said Mayor Clarke. “After years of discussion and planning, we are proud to set out a plan of action for a community centre that will be a gathering place for not only our generation, but generations to come.”
Council decided Monday to locate the...
Reduce, Re-use and Recycle at Orillia’s first Re-Use Fair
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2015 11:30 AM
For immediate release (May 29, 2015) – The City of Orillia Waste and Environmental Management Advisory Committee (WEMAC) is proud to host Orillia’s first Re-Use Fair at the Barnfield Point Recreation Centre from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.
“Recently Orillia placed second in the province for overall waste diversion which is a tremendous achievement. I commend the City’s progressive efforts and results in this area,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “This event takes diversion to the next level...
