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It’s official. Rogers Hometown Hockey is coming to Orillia.
The City of Orillia has officially been confirmed as a Rogers Hometown Hockey tour stop for the 2017-2018 NHL hockey season and will be a host community on Nov. 4 and 5, 2017.
The two-day festival will include many family friendly activities such as live entertainment, giveaways and NHL alumni visits, etc. and will feature a live pre-game and NHL game broadcast of the Montreal Canadiens at the Chicago Blackhawks...
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Parking at Orillia’s busiest waterfront is about to become much easier to navigate for those wishing to park their boat trailers.
Starting July 29, 2017, designated boat trailer parking will take effect and will only be available in two specific lots: the former CPR right-of-way, north of the existing refreshment vehicles adjacent Centennial Dr. and in the City-owned gravel lot off of Tecumseth St., behind the Royal Oak Restaurant (see key map).
“We hope that...
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Although it may not be obvious from the view on West St., construction is well underway at the site of the new recreation facility in Orillia. Behind a large mound of soil, construction crews have been hard at work laying the foundation for the new recreation facility.
Mayor Steve Clarke, members of Council and members of the recreation fundraising volunteer group had the opportunity to dip their “steel toes” into the pool, or where the pool will soon be, during...
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With summer officially here, join the City’s lifeguards for a fun and educational day at the beach.
The seventh annual Water Smart Day is a free event on Saturday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Couchiching Beach Park to educate the community about water safety. Enjoy playing water smart games, face painting, water balloon challenges, lifeguard demonstrations, and free Swim to Survive lessons, which will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
“As Orillians, we...
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City Council authorized staff to proceed with implementing designated boat trailer parking at a special meeting held on June 19.
Designated boat trailer parking is expected to take effect in three to four weeks and will be available in two specific lots: the former CPR right-of-way, north of the existing refreshment vehicles adjacent Centennial Dr. and in the City-owned gravel lot off of Tecumseth St., behind the Royal Oak Restaurant.
“Council wanted to review and...
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