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City seeking feedback on the future of Orillia Central School
Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 10:45 AM
For immediate release (May 27, 2015) – The City of Orillia is calling on the public to help gather feedback on the future use of the Orillia Central School property through a community engagement survey.
The Ad Hoc Central School Committee was struck by Council in December 2014 and consists of three members of Council: Councillor Tim Lauer, Councillor Jeff Clark and Councillor Mason Ainsworth. The Committee’s mandate is to conduct an analysis of the current and future use of the property known...
City and Downtown Management Board combine efforts to improve messaging to new business
Posted on Monday, May 25, 2015 06:45 AM
For immediate release (May 25, 2015) – The City and the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DMB) have combined forces to create a more user-friendly information package for new businesses locating in the downtown core.
“When a new business looks to set up shop in Orillia, we want them to feel completely welcome and a part of our community,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “The new business packages are a great resource to help introduce these businesses to our community, while providing a summary of both...
Tenant faces smoke alarm related charge
Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:15 AM
For immediate release (May 21, 2015) – A tenant of a property at 114 Elgin Street in Orillia has been charged under the Provincial Offences Act for disabling a smoke alarm.
“Building owners and tenants must both understand that it is their responsibility to ensure that working smoke alarms are installed, maintained and working where required,” said Orillia Fire Chief Ralph Dominelli. “To disable or fail to maintain smoke alarms will result in charges.”
On May 4, 2015 the Orillia Fire Department...
Community invited to recreation facility open house
Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 06:15 AM
For immediate release (May 20, 2015) – The City of Orillia is inviting the community to learn more about a recreation facility proposed for 255 West Street South at an upcoming open house, scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, at the Orillia City Centre.
“Council directed staff to plan an open house as a critical component of moving forward with the recreation file,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “The open house will enable the community to have a one-on-one conversation with project staff.”
The open house...
Orillia looking into becoming more food truck friendly
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2015 11:15 AM
For immediate release (May 15, 2015) – The City of Orillia is looking for public input on a proposed pilot project to allow mobile food trucks to operate near the City's waterfront this summer.
“Council continues to look for ways to support small business owners, and the local tourism industry and this initiative could very well support both,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “We’re engaging the community to seek their perspective on what could be a new culinary attraction at our waterfront.”
On February...
