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Internationally acclaimed speaker, Don Tapscott, to speak in Orillia
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2015 06:00 AM
For immediate release (April 16, 2015) – The City of Orillia is proud to host world renowned author, innovative thinker, and TED Talks speaker, Don Tapscott, at the Orillia Opera House on Tuesday, May 5 for a free community presentation.
“Council could not be more excited to host this event, featuring visionary speaker Don Tapscott,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Don spent his formative years in Orillia, and we’re proud to welcome him home for what’s sure to be an inspiring community experience.”
Community Involvement part of culture at CCI Thermal
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2015 05:15 AM
Giving back is part of the corporate culture at CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. in Orillia. General manager Bob Hart said, "It's our corporate mandate to run a charity program every Christmas here. We have all kinds of events like lunches and auctions and we provide a lot of support to The Sharing Place and Lighthouse Ministries."Whatever our employees raise here, it's matched by CCI Thermal CEO Harry Roozen two to one."Since the inception of the company's charitable program in 2005, about $150...
Notice of Public Meeting for Zoning By-Law Amendment for 22 Olive Crescent
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 08:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, to consider an application by Ms. Nicola Iannone (Agent: Mr. Joshua Morgan, MCIP, RPP) for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. D14-817) pursuant to the Planning Act as follows:
Description of the Land:
The subject property is located on the north side of Olive Crescent between West Street...
Lakehead University announces honorary degree and special award recipients for 2015 convocation
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 10:45 AM
Lakehead University will honour Orillia’s legendary artist, Gordon Lightfoot, at this year’s Convocation ceremonies being held at Rotary Place in Orillia on June 6.The University will confer an honorary doctorate degree of music to Lightfoot – regarded as one of the most prolific and greatest Canadian singer-songwriters of all time – in recognition of his international success and outstanding contributions throughout Canada and in his hometown of Orillia.“Honorary degree recipients are nominated...
Major development plans and the new Port of Orillia all signs of progress in 2015
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015 08:00 AM
The recently released, “Orillia and Area Progress 2015,” takes an in-depth look at the many successes the City of Orillia and area have to celebrate.
With a number of major development projects in the works, including the replacement of the Port of Orillia building, new opportunities at the campuses of Lakehead University and Georgian College, improvements at Orillia’s Soldiers Memorial Hospital and a commitment to making a more environmentally friendly community, it looks like the future is...
