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Young entrepreneurs recognized by YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka
Posted on Friday, October 23, 2015 11:00 AM
Orillia Packet and Times
Imagine boating or cottaging on a lazy, hazy summer day and suddenly having the urge for ice cream.
Well, an Oro-Medonte Township youth put that dream-like concept into fruition this summer with his Ice Cream Float business.
Matthew Eliot's ingenious plan to sell ice cream from his boat to cottagers and visitors on Doe Lake will be honoured Tuesday by the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka when the organization hosts its first Youth Entrepreneurship Awards Gala.
Amanda Tepei, team...
Special Budget Committee - October 28 - Update
Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2015 06:30 AM
A Special Meeting of Budget Committee regarding the Major Capital Facilities Plan will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre. A portion of this meeting may be held in Closed Session.(This meeting was previously scheduled for 9:00 a.m.)Further information is available by contacting:Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S705-325-1311, or clerks@orillia.ca.
Progress by City to establish economic development department
Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2015 04:45 AM
Orillia Packet & Times
City council is making progress on what Mayor Steve Clarke described as one of the top two priorities set out when the newly elected council first met last year.
The delivery method of economic development in the city will be changing, with a proposed economic development department being put forward for consideration during budget deliberations.
“It’s an important issue right now,” Clarke said, referring to various economic development opportunities in the city, such as the...
Orillia is heading in the right direction - Author Paul Born
Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2015 04:30 AM
Orillia Packet and Times
The co-founder of a charitable organization dedicated to fostering better community development says Orillia is heading in the right direction.
Following a presentation at the city’s Georgian College campus Wednesday afternoon, Tamarack president Paul Born said Orillia continues to put the proper blocks in place toward creating a stronger community.
“It’s important to have a better understanding of how everything coexists,” Born said.
“Collaboration isn’t just about working...
Notice of Public Meeting for Zoning Amendment re: Mutiple Locations
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 08:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, November 16th, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, to consider an application by 1480647 Ontario Ltd., Serenity Residentials Inc. and Mohammed Eslami Zadeh (Agent: MORGAN Planning & Development Inc.) for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. D14-827) pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, as outlined below.
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