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Get up and go out this February
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:45 AM
For immediate release (February 3, 2015) – The City of Orillia is encouraging you to “get up and go out” this month with a calendar full of fun and family friendly activities scheduled throughout the month of February.
“Winter Active is a great program designed to encourage our community members to get out of the house and be active during the winter season,” said Mayor Clarke. “The City has worked together with several community groups to put together an exciting line-up of events and activities...
Council set to begin review of 2015 budget this week
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2015 10:15 AM
For immediate release (February 2, 2015) – The City of Orillia Budget Committee, consisting of all members of Council, will begin thoroughly reviewing the proposed 2015 budget this week.
City staff have been working on the budget since last September, seeking out efficiencies before presenting a Budget Overview to Council on Monday. The staff recommended increase for 2015 currently sits at 3.9%.
Senior staff have reviewed the operating budget line by line seeking efficiencies, resulting in a...
Budget Committee - Feb. 4
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2015 09:00 AM
A Meeting of Budget Committee to review and discuss the budgets and requests of Boards, Committees and Agencies will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 1 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre. A portion of this meeting may be held in closed session.
Further information is available by contacting:Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S705-325-1311, or clerks@orillia.ca.
Orillia shows its civic pride
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2015 08:15 AM
For immediate release (February 2, 2015) – Join Mr. Bruce Stanton, Member of Parliament for Simcoe North, Mayor Steve Clarke and Council on February 9, as the City of Orillia celebrates national pride by marking the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag.
After forty years in search of a distinctive design, the Canadian flag was officially raised on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965. It was designed by historian Dr. George Stanley. Red and white have been Canada's national colours...
Retail Business Holidays Act
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2015 03:45 AM
Under the Retail Business Holidays Act, the City of Orillia has a by-law that allows smaller businesses to be open on all statutory holidays except Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Larger stores that have 2,400 square feet of retail space or more and employing four or more employees are not covered under the general by-law and must make a separate application to the City. A number of larger businesses have done this. The process takes a minimum of sixty (60) days and...
