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Reminder: Join the fun at the grand opening of the Orillia Recreation Centre on Aug. 19
Posted on Monday, August 15, 2022 02:42 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 15, 2022) – The City of Orillia reminds community members to join the fun at the official grand opening of the Orillia Recreation Centre taking place this Friday (Aug. 19, 2022) from 4 to 8 p.m.
What:
Orillia Recreation Centre Grand Opening
When:
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 ...
Temporary Lane Closure - 119 Westmount Drive South - Aug 15-26, 2022
Posted on Friday, August 12, 2022 03:08 PM
The road will be closed to through traffic (local traffic only) at 119 Westmount Drive South effective August 15 until August 26, 2022 inclusive to accommodate site servicing: Westmount Drive South between Elmer Avenue and Barrie Road.
Detour Book 7 – Elmer Avenue to Dallas Street to Barrie Road.
Contact Chris Hoos, Superintendent of Collection and Distribution with the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department of the City of Orillia, at 705-325-2293.
Moose Beach swimming advisory lifted Aug. 12
Posted on Friday, August 12, 2022 12:53 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 12, 2022) – The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that the swimming advisory at Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, has been lifted.
The swimming advisory was issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on Aug. 10, 2022, due to higher than normal bacteria counts.
All three swimming areas in Orillia are now open for swimming. This includes Couchiching Beach, Moose Beach and Portage Bay.
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Council greenlights Centennial Drive Phase 1 contract amendment
Posted on Friday, August 12, 2022 10:11 AM
Work anticipated to recommence this August
For immediate release (Aug. 12, 2022) – Construction activities related to the Centennial Drive Phase 1 Reconstruction Project are anticipated to recommence this August.
On Aug. 12, 2022, at a special meeting, Orillia Council authorized a change order in the amount of $1.645 million, which amends the contract with the City’s contractor, John Bravakis Enterprises Inc. (JBE). The change order was authorized as a result of legal negotiations between the City...
Local groups receive funds through City’s general grants program
Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 01:53 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 11, 2022)– Three local organizations received grants as part of the City’s 2022 General Grants Program.
“We are very fortunate to have such great organizations in our city and are pleased to present these grants to help support the important contributions they make within our community,” said Mayor Steve Clarke.
Grant recipients through the 2022 General Grants Program:
- Canadian Federation of University Women Orillia
- The Comfie Cat Shelter
- Orillia Terry Fox Run Committee
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