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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...
Special Council Meeting - December 3
Posted on Monday, November 17, 2014 05:30 AM
A Special Meeting of Council regarding Departmental Briefings will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre. A portion of this meeting will be held in closed session.
Further information is available by contacting:Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S.705-325-1311, or clerks@orillia.ca.
Orillia getting $473K in funds for infrastructure upgrades
Posted on Monday, November 17, 2014 04:00 AM
Orillia Packet & Times
The province announced infrastructure funding to 426 municipalities Friday, including Orillia and three neighbouring townships.
The city will get $473,100 under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund while Oro-Medonte will receive $58,300, Ramara will get $54,500 and Severn will have $68,100.
“We were aware of the grant when the fund was developed, but it’s always good news to get information with regards to the amount,” said Orillia’s treasurer, Jim Lang.
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