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One-hundred solar construction jobs spark additional training
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 11:00 AM
Another local solar construction related training session will take place Nov. 28, 2013, following the success of two previous training events that led to more than 100 jobs. The training session is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Orillia City Centre.
“We had a great turn out to the last two training sessions we held, so this time we’ve expanded the session to include WHMIS and fall prevention training so we can really offer the full package,” said Chris Crompton, local...
Orillia Doctor Recruitment Campaign noted in Medical Post
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2013 09:45 AM
The City of Orillia’s Economic Development Office in partnership with the Orillia’s Community Physician Recruitment created a marketing campaign that has been recognized by The Medical Post’s November 2013 issue.
See story below.
Seven tips for a successful grassroots recruitment campaignWritten by Wendy Glauser on November 5, 2013 for The Medical Post
Emphasize your strengths and tap into local doctors as a resource to direct your efforts
Give staff recruitment information to help them answer...
Sport tourism workshop comes to Orillia
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2013 04:45 AM
The Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) in conjunction with the City of Orillia, the Orillia Sports Council, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, is holding a one-day sport tourism workshop on Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at Rotary Place.
The Orillia workshop brings together sporting event, tourism and economic development experts, with community officials to share their knowledge and experiences, and provide training on the CSTA’s leading-edge industry tools.
“Sport tourism is a growing economic...
City prepared for Old Man Winter
Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 11:30 AM
With snow and ice just around the corner, the City of Orillia is ready for Old Man Winter.
“Through our winter control program, the City’s goal is to keep our roads and sidewalks clear, so people can get to their destination safely,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “Being prepared with the proper equipment, and along with our dedicated staff, the City will strive to deliver this much needed service promptly and efficiently.”
The City’s Public Works Department is responsible for clearing approximately 168...
Maclean’s University Rankings Place Lakehead in Canada’s Top 10
Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 05:45 AM
Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 – Thunder Bay and Orillia, ON
Maclean’s magazine’s annual University Rankings places Lakehead in second place among Ontario’s primarily undergraduate universities. When compared to all Canadian universities in this category, Lakehead climbed two spots from last year’s results to rank tenth overall.
When the rankings are broken down, Lakehead is first in Ontario in:
• Social Sciences and Humanities Grants
• Total Research Dollars
• Library Holdings Per Student
• Library Expenses
