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Matchedash Street now open
Posted on Friday, November 21, 2014 03:15 PM
For immediate release (November 21, 2014) – The City of Orillia has re-opened a portion of Matchedash Street that was closed due to a broken watermain.
Significant damage was caused by a ruptured watermain early Wednesday morning. Crews have repaired the damaged watermain and road base, and have replaced a layer of asphalt. The road will be reassessed in the spring to determine if further paving is required.
The City of Orillia is a city of 31,000 people in the heart of Ontario’s Lake Country on...
Portion of Matchedash Street closed
Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 11:30 AM
For immediate release (November 19, 2014) – The City of Orillia has closed a portion of Matchedash Street due to significant infrastructure damage caused by a broken watermain.
A portion of Matchedash Street, approximately 30 metres in length, has suffered significant damage after a large diameter watermain break occurred overnight under the paved surface. Matchedash Street is now closed to vehicles between Brant and Jarvis Streets, and is expected to remain closed throughout the evening and...
City of Orillia recreation programs cancelled this evening
Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:00 AM
For immediate release (November 18, 2014) – All City of Orillia recreation programs have been cancelled tonight due to inclement weather. For additional information regarding these cancellations call 705-329-7250.
The City of Orillia is a city of 31,000 people in the heart of Ontario’s Lake Country on the shores of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Visit our website at orillia.ca.
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Art Contest may help define Orillia
Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 09:45 AM
For immediate release (November 18, 2014) – The City of Orillia is calling on local students with creative flair to help gather feedback on the future identity of Orillia.
The Imagine Orillia! Youth Art Contest is open to all elementary and secondary students in the Orillia area, and one local artist will win $50. The contest is part of the City’s Branding and Wayfinding project.
“We’ve received tremendous community input on the branding and wayfinding project,” said Laura Thompson, Manager of...
Solar Project Leads to Bright Future for Orillia Power
Posted on Monday, November 17, 2014 10:00 AM
Orillia Packet & Times
The Sunshine City is starting to live up to its moniker.
Orillia Power Generation Corp. announced the Barnfield Point Recreation Centre as the first of four rooftop solar installations planned for local buildings over the next few months.
“They’ll be bringing in power when the sun is shining,” president and CEO Keith McAllister said Wednesday. “It not only delivers green energy, but also decreases our reliance on traditional energy sources.”
Three other installations — the...
