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Budget Committee - July 18, 2013
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 07:30 AM
A Budget Committee Meeting regarding the 2014 Budget and the Major Capital Facilities Plan will be held in the Council Chamber of the Orillia City Centre on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.
Further information is available by contacting:
Office of the City Clerk
3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S.
705-325-1311, or clerks@orillia.ca.
Eatery makes it from scratch
Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2013 10:30 AM
Diana Roman and her partner, Rob Frost, have invested a massive amount of energy, time and money transforming a long-dormant portion of the Fittons West Plaza into the new home of Lake Country Grill.
The new space is open, bright and modern; the scent of pine hangs in the air above the freshly constructed wooden counters and trim. The feel is of an upscale cottage where friends like to gather.
“I wanted it to feel like my living room and, to me, that’s what it feels like,” said Roman of the new eatery,...

Policing Options public meeting July 8, 2013
Posted on Wednesday, July 03, 2013 12:00 PM
For immediate release (July 3, 2013) – A public meeting on the City of Orillia’s policing options is being held Monday July 8, 2013 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.
The City of Orillia is in the process of examining its options for policing and is providing the public an opportunity to learn about the various options and provide their comments and feedback to Council.
“Policing is a major part of the City’s budget and makes up 20 per cent of the City’s expenditures. We want to make sure we’re examining...

Arlo Guthrie to visit Orillia Youth Centre
Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2013 10:30 AM
For immediate release (July 2, 2013) – Legendary singer/songwriter Arlo Guthrie is paying the Orillia Youth Centre (OYC) a special visit before taking to the Mariposa Folk Festival main stage July 7, 2013.
Guthrie, known for his humanitarian work and role as an advocate for marginalized populations, including at-risk children and youth, will tour the OYC and speak with youth during his short visit. The OYC is treating Guthrie to a special musical performance and presenting him with the Youth Centre...
Family Health Team Provides Innovative Community Care
Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 05:00 AM
When the provincial government decided a prescription for what ails the overburdened health-care system in Ontario included a drastic move to a team-based approach to medicine, Orillia family doctor Peter Deimling jumped at the opportunity to be at the forefront of change.
Deimling managed to get 16 local family physicians on board and, together, they financed $3.5 million to help transform a dilapidated former grocery store on Memorial Avenue into a state-of-the art new home for the Couchiching Family...