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Mom takes 'leap of faith,' opens children's store in downtown Orillia
Posted on Friday, November 26, 2021 08:15 AM
By Tyler Evans, Orillia Matters
A new children’s store opened at 52 Mississaga St. E. in downtown Orillia earlier this month. December Sun carries baby clothing, books, accessories, and more.
Before the pandemic, store owner Kara Greene commuted between her hometown of Orillia and Toronto. She found that she could never find a local store in Orillia that carried baby items outside of the big box stores.
“The only option was going online, and it’s really hard to buy baby clothes online,” she said.
“I...
City to host public information centre on future of traffic and parking in the downtown waterfront area on Nov. 30
Posted on Friday, November 19, 2021 08:30 AM
The City of Orillia invites residents, businesses, and visitors to provide input on the future of traffic and parking in the downtown and waterfront areas (see key map) at a virtual public information centre (PIC) on Nov. 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.
“In the next few years, there will be significant projects revitalizing the downtown and waterfront areas in Orillia. It’s very important that we gather feedback and recommendations from our residents, businesses, and visitors to better assess and help...
Eclectic Café puts business expansion on the menu
Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2021 08:15 AM
By Tyler Evans, Orillia Matters
Eclectic Café, known for its popular lunch menu and catering service, is expanding.
The popular downtown eatery is taking over the vacant space directly beside their 39 Mississaga St. W. location - previously Worksite Quality Workwear - to offer signature meals, dressings and spreads. The café is also expanding its coffee service with a takeout cappuccino bar.
“Supporting local Ontario is what is really important to us, so we will have Ontario beverages and Ontario...
More than half of Horne Business Park in Orillia now sold
Posted on Monday, November 15, 2021 11:15 AM
The City of Orillia has officially welcomed two new businesses to the Horne Business Park. A total of seven lots were recently sold to two businesses, Norwood Sawmills and the Drs. Runk, Porter and McNaull Family Medicine Clinic.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Norwood Sawmills and Drs. Runk, Porter and McNaull Family Medicine Clinic to the Horne Business Park. The Family Medicine Clinic will be a great practice to serve our growing population in West Orillia,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Norwood is a...
Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Virtual Open House takes place Dec. 1
Posted on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 10:00 AM
City of Orillia seeks community and landowner input on appropriate locations for growth
Stakeholders from the City of Orillia, Townships of Oro-Medonte, Severn, and Ramara, Treaty First Nations, specifically the Chippewa Tri-Council, the Huron-Wendat Nation and Metis Nation of Ontario are invited to attend a virtual kick-off public open house to learn more about the City of Orillia’s Settlement Area Boundary Expansion requirements.
The City of Orillia is in the early stages of completing a...
