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Public Information Session for Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update
Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2013 08:30 AM
The City of Orillia is currently preparing a “new” Comprehensive Zoning By-law to implement the policies of its new Official Plan adopted by Council in March 2010. A Comprehensive Zoning By-law is a document that regulates the permitted uses of all lands within Orillia, and governs the location, size, and height of buildings and structures.Members of the public are encouraged to attend this Public Information Session of the Draft Zoning By-law. As a ratepayer you will be given the opportunity...
Student Housing 101- Are Students Living in a Safe Place?
Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 01:15 PM
As students prepare to move into shared or rented accommodations to attend college or university, parents, guardians and students should take an active role in finding a safe place to live. It is essential for caregivers and students to talk about fire and life safety.
“Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility,” said Orillia Fire Chief Ralph Dominelli. “Landlords and students each have responsibilities to reduce the risk of fire and its catastrophic repercussions.”
As a landlord, if you are...
Posting of Moose Beach lifted
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2013 12:30 PM
For immediate release (August 16, 2013) – As per the direction of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, the posting of Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, has been lifted.
Moose Beach was posted on Aug. 13, 2013, due to higher than normal bacteria count.
All three swimming areas in Orillia are now open for swimming. This includes Moose Beach and Portage Bay, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, and Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park.
The City of Orillia is a...
Atherley Road reconstruction starting Aug. 19
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2013 08:00 AM
The widening of Atherley Road from three lanes to four is starting Aug. 19, 2013, and will continue until Nov. 1, 2013.
During this time, Atherley Road between Gill Street and East Street, will be reduced to two lanes. Work has been underway adjacent to Atherley Road for a few weeks, but crews will now begin work on the road itself.
The road widening will help reduce traffic congestion and improve traffic flow, as well as improve the current deteriorated condition of the road surface.
The City of...
Movies in the Park wraps up with “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
Posted on Thursday, August 08, 2013 06:30 AM
Immerse yourself in the weird and wacky world of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Rotary Aqua Theatre in Couchiching Beach Park Wednesday Aug. 14, 2013.
The free screening of the iconic cult-classic film wraps up the Orillia Parks, Recreation and Culture Department’s successful Movies in the Park series. Audiences of more than 200 enjoyed watching the original “King Kong” in June and the documentary concert film “Neil Young: Journeys” in July.
“Movies in the Park has been a great success...
