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Notice of the passing of a New Comprehensive Zoning by-law 2014-44
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2014 08:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia passed By-law Number 2014-44 on the 2nd day of June, 2014, under Sections 34, 36 and 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13, as amended.
AND TAKE NOTICE THAT only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who...

Success is 66 years of great service and amazing people
Posted on Monday, June 02, 2014 10:00 AM
Like the automotive industry it serves, Parry Automotive has deftly adapted to shifting times and changing technology to remain an industry leader 66 years after it opened its doors on Dunedin Street.
John and Edith Parry started Parry Automotive in 1948 and focused on engine rebuilding. It was an era in which engines lasted 50,000 miles; there was lots of work to be had.
In 1956, Peter Van Kessel started working part-time for the Parrys; he had just turned 17 and dreamed of becoming a mechanic.

Owner charged: failing to provide a smoke alarm
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2014 08:00 AM
The owner of the property at 24 Free Dr., Orillia, has been charged under the Provincial Offences Act for failing to provide a smoke alarm contravening the Ontario Fire Code. The charge comes as a result of an investigation into a fire by the Orillia Fire Department.
In the early morning hours of May 27, 2014, the Orillia Fire Department responded to a 9-1-1 call for the report of a fire in a single-family dwelling located at 24 Free Dr., Orillia. Fire fighters discovered a growing fire with...

Notice of Public Meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment re: 196 John Street
Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 08:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a Public Meeting on Monday June 23rd, 2014 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, to consider an application by Rosemarie Colautti of 196 John Street for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. D14-810) pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act as follows:
Description of the Land:
The subject property is located on the north side of John Street and is located between...

Fill out Shop Local survey for chance to win $500 downtown shopping spree
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 12:30 PM
Orillia area shoppers could win a $500 downtown shopping spree simply by completing an online survey about shopping locally.
The Orillia Economic Development Office has joined forces with the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Orillia Management Board to learn more about the shopping patterns of local residents and visitors.
The survey is part of a project that began at the 2013 Orillia & Lake Country Business Expo, where Georgian College Research and Analyst Program students...