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Sites and Amenities Shortlisted for Recreation Facility
Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 06:15 AM
After extensive debate, the City’s Recreation Facilities Committee (RFC) has taken a major step toward delivering an aquatic centre and double gymnasium for the people of Orillia.
Last night, the Committee shortlisted three potential sites for a new facility. They are:
- David H. Church School, 230 James St. E.
- McKinnell Square Park, 135 Dunedin St.
- A portion of the FLSmidth lands, 174 West St. S.
As a base programme, the new facility will include:
- An aquatic centre with a 25-metre pool, leisure pool...
Ward 3 Councillor hosts Open House
Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2012 05:30 AM
Ward 3 Councillor Michael Fogarty will host an Open House on Friday, Oct. 12 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Tudhope-McIntyre Boardroom, Main Floor of the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S.
Although the focus of the Open House is to discuss issues specific to Ward 3, everyone is welcome to attend this informal setting and ask questions about other City issues.
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Media Contact information:
Michael Fogarty
Ward 3 Councillor
City of Orillia
705-238-6824
Joe Kim
Communications...
Industry Invited To Help Create Tourism Packages
Posted on Thursday, October 04, 2012 06:30 AM
PRESS RELEASE
Bright ideas and innovative solutions are as welcome as sunshine and dramatic fall colours in Lake Country.
With that in mind, Ontario’s Lake Country – the region's destination marketing organization – is hosting a brainstorming session for everyone in the region connected to tourism on Oct. 10.
"We are here to serve our members and the tourism industry and we recognize that to do that well, it's critical that we all work together," said Jennifer Whitley, Lake Country’s marketing...
CDC Fills Gap In Business Support Services, Lending
Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2012 05:00 AM
While I tend to miss the long, warm days of summer, I do welcome the return of what seems to be a more structured schedule as we move into the fall. Of course, with that comes the return of many social and business events, where I have already had the opportunity to connect with a number of our community members.
It's hard for me to imagine that even though the Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) has been providing business support and community economic-development services to the...
Trillium Manor to create innovative new program; City offers congratulations
Posted on Friday, September 28, 2012 06:00 AM
The City would like to congratulate the County of Simcoe’s Trillium Manor Long Term Care Home for securing government funding that will lead to the creation of a unique new program that will benefit seniors throughout Orillia.
The $25,000 federal grant will allow Trillium Manor to start Good Company, a program that will bring isolated seniors from the community into the home to participate in meaningful social, leisure and educational programs.
“Our hope for the program is to provide social...
