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Public Notice - 2024 Waste Composition Study

2024 Waste Composition Study

The Waste Management and Environmental Compliance Division of the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department has hired AET Consultants to conduct a two-week curbside waste composition study from September 9 to 20, 2024 at 100 single-family households across Orillia. Waste composition studies provide valuable information on waste diversion program performance and allow staff to better focus the City’s promotional efforts.

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Culture Days celebration event in Orillia takes place Sept. 28

For immediate release (Sept. 6, 2024) – The City of Orillia is pleased to participate in Culture Days and invites Orillians to engage with the local arts and culture community at a special event on Sept. 28.

This free, family-friendly event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is open to all members of the public. It is taking place in the outdoor courtyard at the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) and will feature a full schedule of free arts and cultural activities.

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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Re: Zoning By-Law Amendment for 101 Norweld Drive

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Orillia deemed the following application to amend the City’s Zoning By-law 2014-44 a “Complete” application under Subsection 34 of the Planning Act on the 23rd day of August, 2024.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at 12:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be dealt with, in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, to consider the following...

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Notice Of Complete Application and Public Meeting Re: Zoning By-Law Amendment for 238 Barrie Road

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Orillia deemed the following application to amend the City’s Zoning By-law 2014-44 a “Complete” application under Subsection 34 of the Planning Act on the 23rd day of August, 2024.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at 12:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be dealt with, in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, to consider the following...

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Calling all Indigenous artists: Applications open for ‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ art display

For immediate release (Sept. 5, 2024) – The City of Orillia is seeking Indigenous artists to submit artwork for consideration in an upcoming art exhibit at the Orillia Recreation Centre.

The theme for the exhibition is the Seven Grandfather Teachings, which are a set of Anishinaabe guiding principles passed down through generations. Artists are encouraged to submit work that draws inspiration from the seven teachings, including Zaagiwewin (love), Mnaadendmowin (respect), Zoongde’ewin (bravery),...

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