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Advance Vote Days almost here
Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2014 07:15 AM
For immediate release (October 8, 2014) – The City of Orillia Election Team is busy preparing for the Advance Vote Days, which begin on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orillia City Centre.
“The municipal election falls on Monday, October 27 this year,” said Deputy Clerk, Janet Nyhof. “Not everybody can make that date so the Advance Vote Days are a great alternative, and a good way to beat the election day rush.”
There are six Advance Vote Days in total, taking place on;
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Neywash Street Extension
Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2014 09:45 AM
The Environmental Assessment and design is underway for the extension of Neywash Street from Laclie Street to Centennial Drive. A Public Consultation Centre was held on October 2, 2014.
Please see the attached copy of the information that was available at the Public Consultation Centre that includes the contact person for inquiries and comments.Note: We attempt to make our website documents Accessible however, some of these documents may not completely meet the AODA Accessibility requirements....
Owner and tenant face smoke alarm related charges
Posted on Friday, October 03, 2014 11:30 AM
For immediate release (October 3, 2014) – The owner of a property on West Street North in Orillia has been charged under the Provincial Offences Act for failing to maintain a smoke alarm, and a tenant at the same address has been charged for intentionally disabling a smoke alarm.
“Building owners and tenants must both understand that it is their responsibility to ensure that working smoke alarms are installed, maintained and working where required,” said Orillia Fire Chief Ralph Dominelli. ...
City of Orillia to host TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay
Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2014 05:00 AM
For immediate release (October 2, 2014) –The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice, is coming to the City of Orillia next spring.
“We’re excited that Orillia has been named as a major celebration community for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of this international event while showcasing Orillia’s unique culture and sporting assets.”
Three-thousand torchbearers will proudly carry the flame and share...
Smooth call centre transition keeps jobs in Orillia
Posted on Monday, September 29, 2014 11:30 AM
In the summer of 2013, news that TeleTech was laying off 350 employees cast a pall over the city. However, the dire situation created an opening for Nordia, a Quebec-based subsidiary of Bell Canada, which was looking to expand its call centre business.
“When we became aware of TeleTech’s plans to scale back considerably, our office approached them about working together to find another suitable tenant for the building,” said Dan Landry, the city’s manager of economic development.
In the end,...
