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Simcoe County LINX (or simply LINX) is a public transport service managed by Simcoe County and operated by First Student Canada, [3] which is responsible for inter-community regional bus service throughout Simcoe County, connecting rural towns and townships to cities in the county such as Barrie and Orillia.
Orillia also hosts an annual Canada Day event at Couchiching Beach Park. [30] The day begins with a traditional pancake breakfast served by the Mayor and Council, and ends with a large fireworks display at dusk. Orillia is the original site of the popular Mariposa Folk Festival. Beginning in 1961, it is (as of 2024) the longest-running folk ...
In 1895, the Association changed its name to the Orillia Public Library. Library membership was fee-based, and before 1911 there were around 300 members. [1] In March 1909, the Orillia Times newspaper began to publish debates and opinion pieces regarding applying for a Carnegie library grant. The grant would allow for the Orillia Public Library ...
Born Scotch Lake settlement, near Fredericton, NB in 1823. Moved with his family to Middlesex County, Upper Canada, in 1819. Moved to nearby Ingersoll, 1850. There he established himself as a lumberman, mill owner, contractor, and politician. Developed businesses in Orillia (1868–72) and Thunder Bay District (1872–78). Mayor of Ingersoll ...
Leisure centres are staffed by attendants who carry out a range of tasks to help and supervise the people using the leisure centre's facilities, and act as swimming pool lifeguards, gym instructors and coaches, offering advice, motivation, and expertise to users. Leisure centres are often operated by private companies on contract to the local ...
The City Recreation Department was founded on July 15, 1910, and opened up five recreation centers in the following two years. [3] [7] In 1920, the first municipal golf course was established and a day camp in 1927. [6] The Maryland Pool was built by The Columbus Dispatch in 1929, later gifting it to the city to make it the city's first pool ...
Orillia Ramara Regional Airport (TC LID: CNJ4) is a registered aerodrome located 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km; 7.5 mi) northeast of Orillia, Ontario, Canada.. The airport is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
CICX-FM (105.9 MHz) is a radio station in Orillia, Ontario. Owned by Bell Media , it broadcasts a country format branded as Pure Country 106 . The studio and office is located in Orillia while its transmitter is located near The Horseshoe Valley .