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Celebrate provincial poetry contest winners at Leacock Museum
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 12:29 PM
K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition celebration takes place Aug. 25
For immediate release (Aug. 15, 2024) – Members of the public are invited to join writers of all ages on Aug. 25, 2024, as they gather at the Leacock Museum (50 Museum Dr.) to recognize nine poets from across the province as part of the K. Valerie Connor Poetry Competition celebration event.
“Orillia has inspired artists for generations and this competition continues to do so,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “On behalf of Council, I...
It’s time to fall into fun!
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024 11:26 AM
New 7 a.m. registration start time for recreation programs begins this fall
For immediate release (Aug. 12, 2024) – With fall around the corner, the City of Orillia is excited to launch the 2024 digital Fall Made FUN recreation guide.
The guide is available to view at orillia.ca/programs and is packed with a variety of programs designed to keep you active, engaged, and having fun throughout the fall season. From fitness classes and swimming lessons to arts and crafts, sports leagues and new...
Couchiching Beach swimming advisory lifted Aug. 7
Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 03:04 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 7, 2024) – The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that the swimming advisory at Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, has been lifted.
A swimming advisory was issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on July 30, 2024, due to a higher-than-normal bacteria count.
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Contact InformationChristine Wareing
Aquatic and Fitness Supervisor
705-330-6746
cwareing@orillia.ca
Melissa Gowanlock
Manager of...
Orillia Recreation Centre annual pool maintenance begins Aug. 17
Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 09:04 AM
For immediate release (Aug. 7, 2024) – The City of Orillia would like to remind community members and visitors that the natatorium (aquatic area) at the Orillia Recreation Centre will be undergoing annual maintenance beginning on Aug. 17, 2024.
The aquatic area will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Maintenance will include draining and cleaning of the lap, leisure and therapy pools, cleaning under the moveable floor, and pool deck and leisure pool features maintenance. Annual maintenance is...
Civic Holiday Schedule 2024
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 02:15 PM
City of Orillia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 for the Civic Holiday. This includes:
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Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.)
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Municipal Operations Centre (20 James St. W.)
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Wastewater Treatment Centre (40 Kitchener St.)
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Water Filtration Plant (200 Bay St.)
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Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.)
Hours of operation for other City facilities/services include:
Orillia Transit/OWLS: No service on Monday, Aug. 5.
Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.): Open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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