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Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital ER ranked 4th in Ontario
Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 10:15 AM
Orillia Packet & Times
Finding efficiencies throughout Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is paying off.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has ranked Orillia’s emergency department fourth best out of 74 Ontario hospitals.
“We’re very proud,” said Bernadette DeMunnik, manager of the OSMH emergency department. “The staff in this organization work incredibly hard to provide good quality patient care and to do it within the resources that we have.”
The ranking, measuring 2013...
Inaugural special battery collection a success
Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 08:30 AM
During a one-week special battery collection from March 10 to 14, 2014, the City of Orillia recycled more than 675 kg of used household batteries. This represents more than 50 per cent of all the spent batteries collected at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot in 2013 (by volume).
“I’d like to thank each and every household who took part in the City’s first special battery collection,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “Environmental stewardship is a priority of this Council and together with our...
Global economist Warren Jestin to speak in Orillia April 10
Posted on Monday, March 17, 2014 10:00 AM
Global Prospects - The Economics of Hope is a free seminar presented by Scotiabank’s Chief Economist Dr. Warren Jestin.
See the attached for event details or register by calling 705-325-4900 or by email at edc@orillia.ca
Summary:Global economic activity remains highly uneven, with U.S. consumers getting back in a spending mood and Europe showing signs of crawling out of a lengthy recession just as China and some other new world powerhouses are losing momentum. From a Canadian perspective, the...
Ontario Winter Games brings new people to Orillia
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2014 06:15 AM
Orillia Packet & Times
Orillia could be even busier this summer after the area was showcased to thousands of athletes and visitors during the Ontario Winter Games.
Mikaela Cheslock, a member of the gold-medal winning girls’ curling team from Sudbury, enjoyed her experience staying at YMCA Geneva Park and competing at the Orillia Curling Club.
“It’s been really nice. It’s a beautiful area. Everyone around us is so friendly. It’s a great environment for us to be in,” she said.
Cheslock and the other...
Special Council Meeting - March 31, 2014
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2014 08:15 AM
A Special Meeting of Council regarding Tax Appeals will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Orillia City Centre.
Further information is available by contacting:Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S705-325-1311, or clerks@orillia.ca.
