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City wins highest municipal honour for its waste diversion efforts
Posted on Friday, October 19, 2012 09:00 AM
For immediate release (October 19, 2012) – The Recycling Council of Ontario honoured the City of Orillia and its residents last night with the highest award possible given to a municipality for waste diversion.
The City of Orillia won the Platinum Municipal Diversion Award at the RCO’s Waste Minimization Awards. This is the first time the City has won the highest honour.
The awards recognize municipalities that in 2011 minimized waste disposal through 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The City’s residential...
Online or in person, have your say about proposed sites for the aquatic centre and double gymnasium
Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2012 09:30 AM
Residents are invited to go online or visit a public open house next week to examine details and provide feedback about the three shortlisted sites for the proposed aquatic centre and double gymnasium in Orillia.
The open house date has been set for Wednesday, Oct. 24th from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S.
Earlier this week, the Recreation Facilities Committee (RFC) shortlisted the following locations:
- David H. Church School, 230 James St. E.
- McKinnell Square...
Tourism Roundtable Report Completed
Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 09:45 AM
In March, 2012 City Council directed the Orillia Economic Development Committee to work with the Orillia Hotel Association to engage a facilitator to consult with Orillia and area tourism stakeholders to discuss the delivery of tourism promotion services.
BrainTrust Marketing and Communications was retained to work with the roundtable to facilitate discussions of opportunities for roundtable members to work more effectively to enhance tourism service delivery and marketing of Orillia and Area.
BrainTrust...
Sites and Amenities Shortlisted for Recreation Facility
Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 06:15 AM
After extensive debate, the City’s Recreation Facilities Committee (RFC) has taken a major step toward delivering an aquatic centre and double gymnasium for the people of Orillia.
Last night, the Committee shortlisted three potential sites for a new facility. They are:
- David H. Church School, 230 James St. E.
- McKinnell Square Park, 135 Dunedin St.
- A portion of the FLSmidth lands, 174 West St. S.
As a base programme, the new facility will include:
- An aquatic centre with a 25-metre pool, leisure pool and...
Ward 3 Councillor hosts Open House
Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2012 05:30 AM
Ward 3 Councillor Michael Fogarty will host an Open House on Friday, Oct. 12 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Tudhope-McIntyre Boardroom, Main Floor of the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S.
Although the focus of the Open House is to discuss issues specific to Ward 3, everyone is welcome to attend this informal setting and ask questions about other City issues.
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Media Contact information:
Michael Fogarty
Ward 3 Councillor
City of Orillia
705-238-6824
Joe Kim
Communications...
