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City to tackle tall snow banks when snow subsides
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 10:00 AM
The City of Orillia Public Works Department is working around the clock to keep up with the recent heavy snowfall. Efforts to cut back tall snow banks in the City will commence once crews get a break from snow accumulation on roads and sidewalks.
“I’d like to thank residents for their patience as we continue clean-up efforts following an abnormally harsh start to winter in Orillia,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “We recognize snow banks are already quite tall for this time of year. Once our crews can...
Orillia Farmers’ Market returning to its roots
Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2014 11:30 AM
The Orillia Famers’ Market is returning to its roots in the heart of downtown Orillia starting Saturday Jan. 4, 2014.
Located indoors in Market Hall at the Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St. W., the market will feature vendors offering fresh produce, naturally-raised meats, a variety of baked goods, handmade crafts, live music and more.
“As we embark upon a New Year, I’d encourage residents and visitors to support the Orillia Farmers’ Market at their new location and make shopping locally...
Ice Storm May Leave Tens of Thousands Without Power Beyond Christmas
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2013 07:30 AM
The Orillia Fire Department wants everyone to be prepared in the event of an emergency. The recent devastating ice storms are an example of the destruction and hardship that many will be enduring this holiday season. For helpful emergency preparedness hints visit Orillia's Emergency Management and Preparedness.
Carefully consider how and where you will use candles, heating and cooking devices while making your winter emergency preparedness plans. This holiday season consider the gift of a...
Budget Committee Meeting - January 8
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2013 11:00 AM
A Budget Committee meeting regarding Major Capital Facilities will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Orillia City Centre.
For further information please contact:
The Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Centre50 Andrew St. S. 705-325-1311clerks@orillia.ca
Thor Motors invests in future of local community
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2013 03:30 AM
For more than half a century, Thor Motors has been an Orillia landmark, deeply rooted in the community, selling Ford vehicles to generations of local residents.
When Henry Thor first began selling Fords in 1961, it was an era of fins, steel and chrome; the heyday of the Detroit boom was starting. Henry’s sons – Kris and Terry – along with Kris’s high school friend, Bob Brown, took the wheel of the dealership in 1978. In the mid 1980s, Kris Thor and Brown purchased Terry Thor’s share; the duo...
