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Lakehead University in Orillia sees fruits of its labour
Posted on Friday, June 06, 2014 08:00 PM
Orillia Packet and Times
Lakehead University’s Orillia campus achieved a milestone during Saturday’s convocation as its first class of environmental sustainability students graduated.
The Orillia-born program was created four years ago. Four individuals now hold honours bachelor of arts and sciences degrees in environmental sustainability.
“It was Lakehead’s Orillia faculty who created the program, started it and they’re seeing the fruits of their labour today,” Kim Fedderson, Orillia campus dean...
Mac Carter Park opening ceremony June 12
Posted on Friday, June 06, 2014 10:15 AM
Join the Carter family, Mayor Angelo Orsi and City representatives as they celebrate the unveiling of the new Mac Carter Park on Fittons Road East on Thursday, June 12, 2014.
Carter, a distinguished Orillian who continually gave back to his community, died of cancer in March 2013 at the age of 94. The City of Orillia Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is proud to honour Carter with the naming of their newest parkette.
What: Mac Carter Park opening ceremony(Speeches, cake and ribbon cutting)
Orillia is “the next wave” says real estate expert
Posted on Friday, June 06, 2014 05:00 AM
Orillia Packet and Times
Orillia has slipped from first to 11th place in the province for development interest, but will rebound in the coming years, said the author of the Top Ontario Investment Towns report.
Don Campbell, senior analyst of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), which studies 118 towns in Ontario, said the slip is not bad news; it’s just Orillia has lagged behind Barrie, a development hotspot ,the past few years.
“Orillia is still in a tremendous spot. If you are No. 11 out...
New hospital CEO welcomes change
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2014 08:00 PM
Orillia Packet and Times
Pat Campbell, incoming chief executive officer of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH), says the hospital is getting ready to use electronic health records to create a seamless approach to health care in the hospital and the community.
“Creating a seamless system, so it’s not so challenging for the care providers in the different parts of the system to remain connected and communicate with each other, is an exciting part of our next step here at (OSMH),” she said.
Notice of Application and Public Meeting for Draft Plan of Subdivision
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2014 08:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that an application has been received from 2074202 Ontario Inc. (Landen Homes) for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No.43T-14-601) pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, as outlined below.
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, July 24th, 2014, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, to consider this application by 2074202 Ontario Inc. (Landen...
