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Georgian, Lakehead, present plans for dynamic university presence in Central Ontario
Posted on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 05:30 AM
Georgian University Partnership Centre is pleased to announce an exciting venture with Lakehead University. Georgian and Lakehead will collaborate to expand undergraduate degree capacity in Barrie, Orillia, Simcoe County and the greater Central Ontario region.
Together, the two institutions will respond to a call from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to increase degree capacity in areas with growing demand for postsecondary education. Under this plan, by 2030 more than...
Local Business Partners with Lakehead on “Big Data” Project
Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 04:30 AM
A local web-based business has recently partnered with a Lakehead University software engineering team to develop a software system that will help bring the company to a leading edge position within its market.
Third Sector Publishing, based in Orillia, has an online resource, CharityCAN, which provides information on over 85,000 Canadian charities and foundations, as well as on the individuals and organizations that donate to them. In cooperation with the Globe and Mail, the company recently...
Explore The Trades showcase opens doors for students
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2014 09:45 AM
Orillia Packet and Times
The Orillia Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) and Orillia District Construction Association (ODCA), in partnership with the City of Orillia’s economic development office and the Township of Oro-Medonte, teamed up to promote local careers in the trades, hosting their first Explore the Trades event May 27 at OD/Park Secondary School.
More than 1,500 students from area elementary and high schools made their way to OD/Park to learn about future career possibilities from more...
Innovative ideas bring Orillia’s Streets Alive
Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2014 11:00 AM
Leslie Fournier conceived a banner idea, birthed a plan that has transformed a community and lovingly nurtured it like a mother feeding its newborn as it blossomed into an eye-popping annual outdoor art exhibit that has captured the attention of both locals and visitors from around the globe.
Like so many innovative ideas, the concept of using art to beautify the downtown and attract people to the heart of the city sprung from humble origins.
“I remember sitting with a group of merchants and...
Notice of Application and Public Meeting for Zoning By-Law Amendment re: 600 Harvie Settlement Road
Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 08:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that an application has been received from Charter Construction Limited & Mark Rich Homes Limited (Agent: Mitchinson Planning & Development Consultant Inc.) for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. D14-811) pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, as outlined below.
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, July 24th, 2014, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew...
