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Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Information
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2023 01:02 PM
A public visitation for Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot is scheduled for Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 1 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church (62 Peter St. N.) in Orillia. The public is invited to pay their respects.
Gordon Lightfoot, Orillia native and favourite son, passed on May 1, 2023 in his 85th year. An obituary is available through Mundell Funeral Home in Orillia, and messages of condolence are welcome at www.mundellfuneralhome.com.
A map showing key spots to pay tribute to Gordon...
Transit Detour - May 7, 2023
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2023 11:08 AM
Orillia Transit Service Notice
Transit Detour & Modifications
May 7, 2023
The following transit detour will be implemented and be in place from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Laclie Bus: The Laclie bus will not be travelling on Peter Street North, Matchedash Street North and Coldwater Street East. The Laclie bus will be continuing on Colborne Street East to Front Street North to resume regular service. Three bus stops will not be in service as a result, and displayed on the map below is the detour.
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Statement from Orillia Mayor regarding the passing of Gordon Lightfoot
Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2023 09:48 AM
Update - May 4, 2023:
Details regarding a public visitation and a virtual tribute wall are available at www.mundellfuneralhome.com.
Update - May 3, 2023:
The City and Mariposa Folk Festival are connecting with Mr. Lightfoot’s family regarding an official online condolence book and will provide an update once available. We appreciate your patience.
The condolence book will be available on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orillia Opera House (20 Mississaga St. W.).
For immediate release...
Orillia charging ahead with electric vehicle charging station pilot
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2023 02:49 PM
Two new charging stations available for public use at Orillia City Centre
For immediate release (May 1, 2023) – In alignment with the City of Orillia’s Climate Change Action Plan, Orillia’s Climate Future, the City is making two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations available for public use at Orillia City Centre as part of a one-year pilot project.
“The City continues to move forward with our Climate Change Action Plan and is investing in infrastructure and equipment that will help us reduce...
New parking rates begin on May 1, 2023 in downtown Orillia
Posted on Monday, April 24, 2023 04:38 PM
New pricing structure balances affordability and demand
For immediate release (April 24, 2023) – As recommended by the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB) and the Parking Advisory Committee (PAC), new parking rates will take effect in the downtown beginning May 1, 2023.
As part of the 2024 budget process, the DOMB and PAC were requested by Council to provide an assessment of the current on-street metered parking rates, off-street Pay-and-Display parking rates, and off-street permit parking...
