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Leacock Museum hosts first North American Anne Lister exhibit
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 04:02 PM
Special opening event takes place Sept. 9
For immediate release (Aug. 29, 2023) – The Leacock Museum is proud to present its latest exhibit, “Decoding Anne Lister: History’s First Modern Lesbian,” opening on Sept. 9, 2023.
The exhibit explores the life of one of the most famous code-writers and diarists, Anne Lister, who hid her private life inside a series of journals containing five million words and her own complex system of code.
“This is the first Anne Lister exhibit in North America,...
Couchiching Beach swimming advisory issued Aug. 29
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 02:36 PM
For immediate release (Aug. 29, 2023) - The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swimming advisory has been issued for Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, due to a higher than normal bacteria count.
A swimming advisory is issued when the bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. An advisory is a warning to swimmers, but it is not a beach closure. During a swimming advisory,...
Stay safe! Back-to-school safety reminders for school crossing zones
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 10:14 AM
For immediate release (Aug. 29, 2023) – On behalf of the Orillia Police Services Board, the City of Orillia is reminding residents to stay safe when school resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
“With back to school, more people will be on our streets walking, cycling or driving to school,” said Coun. Ralph Cipolla, Chair of the Orillia Police Services Board. “Let’s make back to school a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Please be cautious, obey school zone requirements and help our...
Sidewalk Replacement on Penetang Street - August 28 to September 9, 2023
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2023 09:04 AM
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ON
PENETANG STREET FROM CAMERON STREET TO PATRICK STREET
(NORTH SIDE)
The City of Orillia would like to inform you that construction work will be taking place nearby.
Replacement of existing sidewalk on the north side of Penetang Street is scheduled to commence on or about August 28, 2023, with completion expected by September 9, 2023. The Contractor for this project is Royal Crown Construction.
The City of Orillia does everything it can to limit the inconvenience...
Sidewalk Replacement on Nottawasaga Street - August 25 to September 8, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 02:31 PM
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ON
NOTTAWASAGA STREET FROM EMILY STREET TO CAMERON STREET
NOTTAWASAGA STREET FROM PATRICK STREET TO ANDREW STREET
(NORTH SIDE)
The City of Orillia would like to inform you that construction work will be taking place nearby.
Replacement of existing sidewalk on the north side of Nottawasaga Street is scheduled to commence on or about August 25, 2023, with completion expected by September 8, 2023. The Contractor for this project is Royal Crown Construction.
The City of...
