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OMA/ODCA Scholarships Available for Local Trade Students
Posted on Friday, April 25, 2014 11:00 AM
The Orillia Manufacturer’s Association and Orillia District Construction Association each offer scholarships to students pursuing a career in the construction, manufacturing and related industries. This could represent a broad spectrum of studies including engineering, carpentry, interior design, tool & die, architecture, electricians and more!
For scholarship eligibility, details and application forms for these exciting opportunities, visit the OMA & ODCA websites below:
City launches updated regional business directory, It's Free!
Posted on Friday, April 25, 2014 08:45 AM
Businesses in and around Orillia have a new and free tool to promote their operations, as the City launches an updated regional business directory as part of its municipal website.
“Marketing is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses of all sizes,” said Dan Landry, Manager of Economic Development for the City of Orillia.
“For small business, the opportunity to have a free listing like this is an excellent way for them to promote themselves at no cost.”
Over the years, there have been a...
Notice Of Public Meeting No. 2 Re: Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Review And Update
Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2014 08:00 AM
TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold a public meeting to consider a Fourth Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law pursuant to the requirements of Sections 26, 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, as amended:
Public Meeting of Council:
Wednesday, May 14th, 2014 (7:00 p.m.)
Orillia City Centre - Council Chambers
50 Andrew Street South, Orillia
Description of the Lands Affected by the Proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law:
A detailed Key Map has not been provided as the...
Georgian's Orillia students confident they fill find work
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 06:45 AM
Orillia Packet and Times
Georgian College Orillia campus students are generally confident their education will lead to employment soon after graduation.
“I’m pretty confident that I will be able to find employment afterwards,” said Scott Anderson, the outgoing student council president. “Georgian does a fantastic job of hooking us up with future potential employers and giving us great co-op and internship opportunities and real experiential learning chances while we are in school. Having that...
New urbanism in Orillia
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 06:45 AM
Orillia Packet and Times
“New urbanism” is the style of building a young developer wants to bring to the prime downtown Orillia property he has purchased.
Geoffrey Campbell, 28, owner and developer of 21 and 22 Matchedash St. S., the site of the former Paterson Pontiac, said he was attracted to the property because of downtown Orillia’s livability features.
“Orillia has that heritage charm that a lot of other towns have lost,” said Campbell, a partner with Oakleigh Developments Inc. “In the...
