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For immediate release (July 3, 2019) – The City of Orillia has installed 42 banners, highlighting five themes, that celebrate the spirit of Orillia on street side light poles along Mississaga Street East and Centennial Drive.
“The new banners bring vibrancy to one of Orillia’s greatest tourist destinations – our beautiful downtown and waterfront,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Seeing a unique artistic interpretation of some...
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For immediate release (June 13, 2019) – After receiving submissions from across Ontario, the Stephen Leacock Museum National Historic Site in conjunction with the family of K. Valerie Connor are pleased to announce the winners of the 4^th annual Connor Poetry Prize.
“The response we had this year for the annual Connor Poetry Prize was tremendous,” said Tom Rose, Collections and Program Supervisor. “We had a really strong list...
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For immediate release (May 15, 2019) – The City of Orillia by-law banning smoking/vaping tobacco, cannabis  and other substances outdoors on property owned or leased by the City is now in effect.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit orillia.ca/smokefree for detailed information about the by-law including specific exemptions, enforcement, frequently asked questions...
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For immediate release (May 14, 2019) – In honour of Stephen Leacock's 150^th birthday, the Leacock Museum National Historic Site is hosting a series of workshops based on the literary career of one of Canada, and Orillia's, most famous sons.
Follow in Leacock's footsteps from self-published author to accomplished radio personality and renowned public speaker in this limited series event. Registration is $25 + HST per workshop, or $60 + HST...
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For immediate release (Feb. 27, 2019) – The Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games is exactly one year away. The City of Orillia will once again host this spectacular event, taking place between Feb. 27 to March 1, 2020, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.
The Orillia 2018 Ontario Winter Games were an enormous success thanks to the community support that was received throughout the region.  These games generated an...
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