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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Liz Schamehorn update: just when she was able to have visitors, her daughter, Jennifer tested positive, so Liz in isolation for 5 days.
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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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The good news, Norm Foster will be on stage for his own Old Love, starting August 18.
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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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The annual Coldwater Steampunk Festival happens tonight and tomorrow in suburban Fesserton.
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