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Breaking ground for the new Orillia fire station
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:15 PM
Join the City of Orillia and Greystone Project Management Inc. for the official ground breaking ceremony of Orillia’s new fire station on Wednesday Oct. 30, 2013.
“Breaking ground for the City’s new fire station is a momentous occasion. The new Gill Street facility will replace the aging and inadequate station on West Street and will meet the immediate and future needs of the Orillia Fire Department,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi.
What: Ground breaking ceremonyOrillia Fire Station 1
When: Wednesday Oct...

City recognizes Waste Reduction Week
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:00 AM
The City of Orillia is recognizing Waste Reduction Week in Canada from Oct. 21-27, 2013.
“The City of Orillia is committed to conserving resources, protecting the environment, and educating the community on waste reduction,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “Waste Reduction Week provides us an opportunity to thank our residents for their continued efforts in waste reduction and encourage them to continue the good work.”
Waste Reduction Week aims to inform and engage Canadians about the environmental and...

Lakehead University Ranks First in Ontario for Research
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 07:00 AM
Lakehead University is Ontario’s number one university in the undergraduate research category of this year’s annual ranking of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities, as reported by Research Infosource. Lakehead was second in the province in the same category, last year.
“This result confirms what we already know at Lakehead University – that research and innovation can be a thriving and growing part of universities our size” said Provost and Vice-President-Academic, Dr. Rod Hanley. “We have...

Shop locally at the Orillia and Lake Country Business Expo
Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2013 10:15 AM
More than 100 local vendors will showcase their products and services at the Orillia and Lake Country Business Expo taking place at Casino Rama on Tuesday Oct. 22 from 3 to 9 p.m. Growing from 12 vendors in 2011 to 104 exhibitors in 2013, this year’s Expo will be the largest trade show Casino Rama has hosted to date.
“The response to this Expo has been overwhelming and that’s great for consumers,” said Laura Thompson, Economic Development Officer with the City of Orillia. “We have a whole range...

Shop Win Discover at the Expo October 22nd, Casino Rama
Posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 06:30 AM
Imagine a bustling commercial event where you can explore more than 100 local enterprises and get a taste of the varied and vibrant businesses the Orillia area has to offer. As an added bonus, envision the opportunity to receive discounts and obtain exclusive deals while having the chance to speak with the entrepreneurs behind these community-minded businesses.
That’s exactly what the third annual Orillia and Lake Country Business Expo will offer Oct. 22 at Casino Rama, says Laura Thompson of...