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List of Ticketable Fire Code Offences expanded
Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2015 06:15 AM
For immediate release (April 8, 2015) – The Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice established new set fines for Fire Code violations related to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, maintenance records, record retention, fire door maintenance and fire extinguishers, many of which came into effect on March 17, 2015.
“The purpose of expanding the list of ticketable offences is to assist fire departments in enforcing the Fire Code,” said Orillia Fire Chief, Ralph Dominelli. “Building owners...
City pursuing opportunity to improve waterfront experience
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 07:45 AM
For immediate release (March 31, 2015) – Orillia City Council approved a motion Monday allowing staff to pursue the acquisition of property located at 70 Front Street North, more commonly referred to as the Metro shopping plaza.
“Council has a rare opportunity to acquire lands ideally situated between the downtown core and the waterfront,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “The redevelopment of these lands has the potential to not only create stronger linkages between our waterfront and downtown core, but...
Code of Conduct training to take place April 13
Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2015 08:30 AM
For immediate release (March 26, 2015) – Council has rescheduled a training session related to the Code of Conduct to April 13, 2015, to ensure the presentation and discussion which occurs is available to the community.
“The decision to move the meeting to open session, during a regularly scheduled televised meeting further demonstrates Council’s commitment to transparency,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Council understands the value of strong communication and wants to ensure the information shared...
Progress continues on your recreation centre
Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 08:15 AM
For immediate release (March 25, 2015) – Orillia City Council is working hard today to develop your community centre. As a first step in the process, Council met with staff today to review and consider amenities to be included in the future facility.
“This term of Council has a strong desire to make this community healthier - physically, mentally and economically,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “When considering decisions around the recreation centre, Council is keeping all of these factors top of...
Orillia Public Library awarded LEED® Silver Certification
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2015 07:15 AM
For immediate release (March 19, 2015) – The City of Orillia and Orillia Public Library are proud to announce that the Orillia Public Library has been awarded LEED® Silver Certification by the Canada Green Building Council.
“The environmentally responsible design and construction of the Orillia Public Library demonstrates Orillia’s commitment to sustainability,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “We are incredibly proud that this facility meets LEED standards, which are an internationally accepted...
