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Promote arts and culture in Orillia during Culture Days this September
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 06:30 AM
For immediate release (July 30, 2013) – Contribute to Orillia’s cultural experience by registering a local event for Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture, taking place Sept. 27-29, 2013.
Orillia is joining hundreds of cities across Canada in providing residents and visitors free opportunities to discover and experience all aspects of local culture. Culture Days, which was launched nationally in 2009, invites artists and cultural organizations to provide free interactive,...
Seven groups receive grants as part of City’s $35,000 funding program for 2013
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2013 08:15 AM
For immediate release (July 25, 2013) – The City awarded $10,750 to seven local organizations in the second installment of Orillia’s 2013 grants program on July 25, 2013.
“The City’s grant program is our way of helping local groups who contribute in so many positive ways to the Orillia community,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “Today’s recipients expressed how grateful they were for the City’s continued support.”
The City’s 2013 grants budget is $35,000. To date, $21,500 has been awarded to 13 groups in...
National Drowning Prevention Week
Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 11:45 AM
July 20 - 28, 2013 is National Drowning Prevention Week
National Drowning Prevention Week is an annual, public education and drowning prevention initiative of the Lifesaving Society with the goal of reducing the number of water related fatalities and near drowning incidents through the promotion of key water safety messages.
All this week at both Couchiching Beach Park and Moose Beach, Orillia's Waterfront Lifeguards will be enforcing the following safety lessons.
Daily Water safety message:
Pushing Boundaries at the Leacock Summer Festival
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2013 05:15 AM
For immediate release (July 22, 2013) – Dive into the world of authors, books, and reading at the annual Leacock Summer Festival held at the Leacock Museum National Historic Site July 23-28, 2013.
“The Leacock Summer Festival is a time when Orillia residents and visitors alike can join together in recognizing the significant impact literature has had on making Orillia what it is today,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi.
Beginning Tuesday July 23 with philosopher and culture commentator Mark Kingwell, the...
City of Orillia begins 2014 budget process
Posted on Friday, July 19, 2013 06:45 AM
For immediate release (July 18, 2013) – Pencils are sharpened as the City of Orillia continues to focus on cost reductions in its 2014 budget process. Following a Budget Committee meeting July 18, City Council passed a 0.3 per cent target increase for City operations in 2014.
“City staff presented Council with comprehensive budget targets for 2014 that address the continued needs of our residents and growing community,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “The budget format allows Council to forecast and set...
