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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.
Owner charged: failing to maintain smoke alarm
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2014 08:00 AM
The owner of the property at 329 Nottawasaga St., Orillia, has been charged under the Provincial Offences Act for failing to maintain a smoke alarm contravening the Ontario Fire Code. The charge comes as a result of the investigation into the fire by the Orillia Fire Department.
On Feb. 26, 2014, the Orillia Fire Department responded to a 9-1-1 call for the report of a fire in the kitchen of a single-storey, single-family dwelling located at 329 Nottawasaga St. Fire fighters discovered a growing...
Maybe those "flushable" wipes aren't so flushable
Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2014 06:45 AM
The City is kindly asking residents to please refrain from flushing 'flushable' wipes. Did you know that even though baby wipes may indicate that they are flushable, they should not be put into our wastewater system? This also includes adult wipes, cleaning wipes (Clorox, Lysol, etc.) and toddler wipes. In fact, the only paper product that should be 'flushed' is toilet paper. It is the only paper that is designed to break down as it travels through the wastewater treatment process. All others...
