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Housing project planned for Mt. Slaven school site
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 05:00 AM
Orillia Packet and Times
An Orillia affordable-housing developer plans to build about 100 rent-to-own units at the former Mount Slaven Public School site.
“It’s a kind of affordable housing, but it allows young people ... to be able to have the opportunity of buying at zero down payment,” Moe Zadeh, owner of Circoflex Corporation, said Tuesday.
During Monday’s council meeting, city politicians directed staff to negotiate an agreement of purchase and sale with Circoflex Corporation for the sale of...
Council waives landfill fees for storm clean-up
Posted on Tuesday, September 09, 2014 08:00 AM
For immediate release (September 9, 2014) – City Council ratified a decision at Monday’s Council meeting to waive landfill fees to accommodate the disposal of tree brush resulting from Friday’s storm.
“Hundreds of trees were damaged as a result of the storm,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “While City staff have worked diligently to clear debris and remove hazards, we want to make it just as easy for residents to do the same.”
Fees will be waived at the Waste Diversion Site for storm-related brush only,...
City of Orillia continuing to assess damage
Posted on Monday, September 08, 2014 09:45 AM
For immediate release (September 8, 2014) – The City of Orillia is continuing to clear and assess damage along roads and parks following a severe storm on Friday, which caused significant damage throughout the City.
“City staff have done a fabulous job clearing the damage and making parks and roads safe,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “Orillia Power has restored hydro throughout the City, and the majority of boulevard and park trees have now been cleared. As private landowners continue to clear...
Residents asked to stay clear of damaged areas
Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2014 05:00 AM
Several areas within the City of Orillia suffered damage due to the storm Friday evening.
The Orillia Fire Department is asking residents to avoid the Couchiching Beach Park and Tudhope Park while they assess these areas for damage. Residents are encouraged to respect caution tape, and ensure children stay clear of these areas. Damaged limbs and branches can pose a risk of falling until properly assessed.
Fallen trees throughout the City should be avoided. Please ensure children and pets stay...
Branding & Wayfinding workshops engage community
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2014 12:00 PM
For immediate release (September 5, 2014) – More than 70 people participated in Thursday’s Public Engagement Day workshops for the City of Orillia Branding & Wayfinding Project, providing a wealth of ideas and suggestions on how the City should be branded in the future.
Four sessions took place throughout the day to capture input from City Council and staff, key community stakeholders, and members of the public. Discussion evolved throughout the day, and captured everything from how the City is...
