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CTV News
22-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Orillia names its most patriotic street after flag challenge
Orillia's great flag challenge resulted in one street being named the winner with 95 Canadian flags per house. In Orillia, patriotism isn't just a feeling, it's a full-on flag war. Harvie Settlement Road claimed the title of the Most Patriotic Street in the Sunshine City, winning the inaugural Great Orillia Flag Challenge, with 95 Canadian flags displayed per household. The community contest was organized to boost national pride at a time when trade wars run rampant with the United States. This was the first time the City hosted the flag challenge, and residents really got into it. One person thanked the city for the event on social media. 'What a fun way and great reason to go around and meet/socialize with all of your neighbours,' wrote Lyn Win, who happens to live on the winning road. Several others took to the City's post to congratulate the winners. Runners up included Hughes Road with an average of 62 red and white flags per house and Fittons Heights with around 27 per house.
CTV News
06-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
The Great Flag Challenge of Summer 2025
Councillor Janet-Lynne Durnford and Councilor Luke Leatherdale pose with a Canada flag in an Orillia neighbourhood. Thu., June 5, 2025. Photo: City of Orillia Orillia is launching The Great Orillia Flag Challenge, inviting residents to team up with their neighbours and decorate their homes with as many red and white Canadian flags as possible. The friendly neighbourhood challenge, running June 30 to July 6, is an opportunity for residents to connect with one another, celebrate Canada Day, and show their national spirit—one flag at a time. 'Now more than ever, finding ways to connect locally and build community spirit is important,' said Mayor Don McIsaac. 'This challenge is a fun and simple way to come together and get to know your neighbours. I encourage residents to plan a decorating day and team up with their street. It's more than just competition — it's about celebrating where we live and who we share it with.' To take part in the challenge, a representative of your street must register their Orillia street by emailing one of their ward councillors directly using the contact information below. View the Orillia Ward Map for clarification on your ward Councilor. Ward One: David Campbell (dcampbell@ and Whitney Smith (wsmith@ Ward Two: Ralph Cipolla (rcipolla@ and Luke Leatherdale (lleatherdale@ Ward Three: Jay Fallis (jfallis@ and Jeff Czetwerzuk (jczetwerzuk@ Ward Four: Tim Lauer (tlauer@ and Janet-Lynne Durnford (jdurnford@ Challenge rules: Only red and white Canadian flags will be counted. Flags must be visible from the end of the driveway. Residents will compete as part of the street their address is located on, not as individuals. Apartments and multi-unit buildings are encouraged to participate. Flags visible from the street or displayed on balconies will be counted. All units in the building will be included in the calculation. All flags must be in place by June 30 and remain up through July 6. Councillors will tour their wards between June 30 and July 6 to complete the flag count. The winning street will be determined based on the number of flags divided by the number of homes on the street. The street with the highest flag-to-home ratio will hold the honour of being the Great Orillia Flag Challenge Champion for 2025.
