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==History==
==History==
Originally built in 1915 as a school for boys. Opened as an institution for people with a developmental disability in 1950 to provide more residential capacity to support the increasing population at the Huronia Regional Centre in Orillia. Provided residential supports for males with a developmental disability who were 16 years of age and older
In 1950, the property was purchased by the Government of Ontario and the building was converted into a residential facility for males 16 years of age and older with developmental disabilities due to overcrowding at the Huronia Regional Centre in Orillia. The facility was re-named Pine Ridge in 1974 and continued to operate until August 1984.
 
In 2018, the town designated the building, constructed in 1916 as De La Salle College run by the Christian Brothers, a heritage site. It is now owned by the Province and it's future is not known as of 2026.





Latest revision as of 00:28, 24 May 2026

Pine Ridge Centre
Opened 1950
Closed 1985
Current Status Closed
Building Style Single Building
Location Aurora, ONT
Alternate Names




History

In 1950, the property was purchased by the Government of Ontario and the building was converted into a residential facility for males 16 years of age and older with developmental disabilities due to overcrowding at the Huronia Regional Centre in Orillia. The facility was re-named Pine Ridge in 1974 and continued to operate until August 1984.

In 2018, the town designated the building, constructed in 1916 as De La Salle College run by the Christian Brothers, a heritage site. It is now owned by the Province and it's future is not known as of 2026.