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Centennial Park Boat Launch Parking Lot reopens July 26
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 02:54 PM
For immediate release (July 25, 2024) – Attention boaters and park goers: Just in time for the weekend, the Centennial Park Boat Launch Parking Lot reopens Friday, July 26.
The reconstruction project began in April and included full reconstruction of the parking lot to organize and improve public parking opportunities, enhance the parkland configuration, improve pedestrian safety, and provide additional resting and picnic areas close to the boat launch and waterfront.
“The Centennial Park Boat...
New Stack Gallery exhibition ‘Inclusion’ now open
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 03:39 PM
For immediate release (July 22, 2024) –The Art in Public Places Committee (APPC) invites members of the public to check out the new Stack Gallery exhibition located at the Orillia Recreation Centre, 255 West St. S.
The theme for the exhibition is “Inclusion” and challenged artists to explore what the term meant to them through an artistic and creative lens. The notion of “inclusion” refers to the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might...
Youth Artisan Market takes place July 28 at Couchiching Beach Park
Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024 02:42 PM
Market provides new opportunity for Orillia’s young entrepreneurs
For immediate release (July 19, 2024) – The City of Orillia, in partnership with the Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (CDC), is excited to invite the public to a special Youth Artisan Market on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Couchiching Beach Park from 5 to 9 p.m.
The market will be held in conjunction with the Sunday Evening Band Concert that takes place on July 28, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rotary Aqua Theatre.
City-wide Garage Sale Day raises $4,500 for affordable housing
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 01:45 PM
For immediate release (July 18, 2024) – The City of Orillia would like to thank community members for their participation ‘clearing the clutter’ while raising funds to support affordable housing in Orillia during the City-wide Garage Sale Day that took place on June 15, 2024.
“The City-wide Garage Sale Day was a definite success with more than 100 garage sales taking place and $4,500 raised to support affordable housing in Orillia,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “On behalf of Council, a big thank you...
Orillia seeks community input on poverty reduction strategies
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024 02:17 PM
Survey available until July 29, 2024
For immediate release (July 15, 2024) – The City of Orillia is launching a survey to gather vital feedback from individuals with lived or living experience in poverty. This initiative follows the successful Poverty Reduction Symposium held last month, which brought together community partners, leaders, policymakers, and interest-holders to address poverty in Orillia.
The survey aims to understand the specific challenges faced by those experiencing poverty and...
