Analysis: Opera House Art Controversy
ShareBy John Swartz Monday night Orillia council made a decision to take down the story pole – at a cost
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Never mind the artists, Jimi McKee and Wayne Hill, who designed and built the pole, are likely Canada’s foremost experts on totem poles, particularly those of the West Coast tradition, and that the design from bottom to top is original and representive of Orillia’s history, including its Native origin.
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The Orillia Recreation Centre Grand Opening
ShareBy John Swartz The pandemic and its several stay at home periods delayed the official opening of the Orillia Recreation
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Orillia Rec Centre Official Opening Friday
ShareBy John Swartz The Orillia Recreation Centre, which has been in use since the fall of 2020, has a grand
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Centennial Drive Reconstruction To Cost More
It is anticipated that once the change order for the contract is executed by both parties, JBE will remobilize its workforces and be onsite within a week.
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Also, beginning August 19 council will be restricted from taking certain actions regarding appointments and spending authorizations.
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Opinion: Are Council Members the Deciders?
“It caught me off guard there is no other location except for the one in front of the ticket office. It’s one of our biggest parks, it seems unusual to me there wouldn’t be another space,” said Fallis.
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It’s a sign of the times where the failure of higher authorities to address the root causes of violent behaviour and deal with the general breakdown of civil decorum are forcing municipalities with fewer resources to spend money to protect staff from violent outbursts.
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Rotary Aqua Theatre Party
ShareBy John Swartz The City of Orillia spent $777,000 renovating the Rotary Aqua Theatre. The first event at the refurbished
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So You’re Thinking of Running For Council
One of the ways to find out is to attend the candidate information session the City of Orillia hosts on Thursday July 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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