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Orillia Bicycle Rally - September 11, 2013
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 06:15 AM
The City of Orillia Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee is hosting the 6th Annual Bike Rally on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. All are welcome!
Participants are asked to gather in the parking lot of the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, at 5:30 to set up for the Rally. The event will focus on Safe Cycling and Sharing the Road as riders pass through Downtown Orillia and onto to City Trails out to Tudhope Park and back again!!
Don’t forget your bicycle helmet!!
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$25,000 in artsVest grants dependent on local support
Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 07:15 AM
Thirteen Orillia arts and culture organizations are looking to local businesses to match the $25,000 in artsVest incentive grants awarded this week.
Business for the Arts selected Orillia as one of seven Ontario communities to receive matching incentive and sponsorship training for 2013-2014 through artsVest—a program designed to spark new business sponsorship of arts and culture. The City of Orillia, in partnership with the Orillia and District Arts Council and the Orillia District Chamber of...
Downtown Tomorrow Plan wins national award
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2013 06:45 AM
The City of Orillia’s Downtown Tomorrow Plan has won an Award of Merit for Planning Excellence from the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
The City, together with its consultant team led by Urban Strategies Inc., was recognized in the category of Rural/Small Town Planning at the CIP Conference in Vancouver in July 2013.
“Council is extremely proud of the Downtown Tomorrow Plan and the national recognition it has received,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “The Plan’s comprehensive vision will guide the...
Consumer Fireworks Displays are Not Permitted in Orillia
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2013 07:30 AM
Throughout the summer months particularly around special events like Labour Day, many families like to enjoy firework displays. However, family fireworks in the City of Orillia are regulated by Chapter 938 of the City of Orillia's Municipal Code. That means it is illegal to use consumer or family-friendly fireworks such as:
- Showers
- Fountains
- Golden Rain
- Roman Candles
- Volcanoes
For more information contact the Orillia Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division at 705-325-5215 or Legislative Services at...
City’s Official Plan approved by OMB
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:15 AM
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) recently approved the City of Orillia’s Official Plan.
“The City’s new Official Plan is a forward-looking, progressive policy document that will serve as a blueprint for development in Orillia for years to come,” said Ian Sugden, Director of Development Services for the City of Orillia.
Orillia City Council adopted the Official Plan on March 9, 2010, followed by an approval issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with modifications on March 17, 2011...
