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Docs breathe new life into old building
Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 07:15 AM
Two local doctors have invested thousands of dollars to inject new life into a shuttered former convenience store, transforming the long-dormant building into a modern medical office.
“We love the city,” said Dr. Nabil Beshay, who, along with his wife, Dr. Nivine Elgwaidy, decided to purchase the building when the lease on their Memorial Avenue office was nearing expiration. “Orillia is a great size, it’s not far from Toronto, where our sons live … it’s where we want to be.”
Elgwaidy agrees.
“We...
New businesses unveiled in Orillia
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2014 05:00 AM
North Simcoe News
New entrepreneurs hailing from Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Severn and Ramara recently launched their businesses during an event at Orillia city hall.
The mini trade show highlighted start-ups supported by the Orillia Self-Employment Assistance Program, offered through the Business Enterprise Resource Network. Participants in the program are paid a weekly benefit for 42 weeks and receive expert support and mentoring to start and operate their business.
Consumers will get a chance to...
Notice Of Proposed Road Closing And Sale Of City Owned Lands
Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2014 04:00 AM
The City of Orillia is proposing to pass a by-law to stop up and close the unopened highway on certain lands in the City of Orillia, County of Simcoe, more particularly described in the Key Map below.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Orillia will by the aforesaid by-law authorize the sale and conveyance of the Lands, to the owner of land abutting the same for a consideration to be determined by by-law of Council.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the proposed by-law for...
Tree Replacement Program established
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 01:15 PM
For immediate release (September 16, 2014) – The City of Orillia has established a Tree Replacement Program in response to an outpouring of support from the community looking to replace the tree canopy lost across City parks and boulevards in the recent storm. “Many caring people in our community are saddened by the loss of our trees, most significantly at Couchiching Beach Park,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “Many people have personal connections to these trees and our landscape, so much so, that...
Bicycle rally showcases local trails
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2014 11:30 AM
For immediate release (September 12, 2014) – Join the Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee at the seventh annual Orillia Bicycle Rally, taking place at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17 at the Orillia City Centre.
“The Orillia Bicycle Rally is a fun and educational event for the whole family,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet cyclists and learn more about Orillia’s expanding trail system.”
The annual rally provides a venue for both new and experienced...
