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Encore! An Evening with Don Tapscott
Posted on Friday, June 19, 2015 11:45 AM
On May 5, Don Tapscott delighted a full house at the Orillia Opera House with an engaging discussion on the digital economy, open institutions and more. The presentation was captured by Rogers Television and is now available through their website via the links below:
An Evening with Don Tapscott - Part 1
An Evening with Don Tapscott - Part 2
In case you missed it:
News Release - Tapscott draws a crowd in Orillia
Up close and personal - Interview with Orillia's Don Tapscott
Discover Orillia’s sporting heritage during Doors Open
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2015 12:00 PM
Open the door to Orillia’s impressive sporting history during this year’s Doors Open events held Saturday, June 20, throughout the city.
Doors Open 2015 commemorates Ontario’s sporting heritage. Famously called the “town of champions”, Orillia’s sporting past includes Canadian champions in track and field, lacrosse, hockey, and more. Fourteen local sites, with engaging activities and displays related to the City’s architecture and sporting history, will be open to the public for free all day...
Water Smart Day in Orillia
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2015 10:15 AM
Learn about water safety at the fifth annual carnival-themed Water Smart Day on Saturday, June 20, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Couchiching Beach Park.
“Our goal is the reduce cases of drowning in Orillia and surrounding areas and promote water safety in a fun atmosphere,” said Christine Mitchell, Recreation Program Supervisor for the City of Orillia.
Water Smart Day is a free event that will educate the community about drowning prevention and strategies to keep you and your family safe in and...
Sunday Evening Band Concerts return for summer season
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:30 AM
The City of Orillia Sunday Evening Band Concerts series kicks-off another season at the Rotary Aqua Theatre on Sunday, June 21 with the Orillia Wind Ensemble joined by the Neema Children’s Choir of Uganda.
The Neema Children’s Choir, who is in the Orillia area raising awareness of the many children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS and war, will showcase their African culture through dance, rhythm, and song.
“The Sunday evening concert series has been an Orillia cultural tradition for...
Public invited to give input on Port Design at Open House
Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:15 AM
Members of the public are invited to review and provide comments on proposed design concepts for a new Port of Orillia building and the future development of public space in the area of Orillia’s waterfront at an open house on Thursday, June 25.
The open house is being held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Orillia Public Library in Program Rooms 1 and 2. Consultants working with the City’s Port of Orillia Public Realm Project Team will be available to present and discuss the proposed design concepts.
“The...
