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New provincial program helps youth get leg up in job market
Posted on Friday, October 25, 2013 08:00 AM
The provincial government has created a new fund to help match unemployed youth with employers looking for workers.
“With the Youth Employment Fund (YEF), the government is really addressing two challenges,” said Kathy Low, project co-ordinator with Northern Lights Canada’s Orillia office. “Unemployment among youth is considerably higher than it is for other age groups and now that we’re pulling out of the economic downturn, employers are looking at hiring but are running into a skills gap among...
Notice of Public Open House and Public Meeting Re: Zoning By-law Review and Update
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 08:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Orillia will hold the following public events to consider a Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law pursuant to the requirements of Sections 26 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, as amended:
Public Open House:Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)Rotary Place in the Tournament Room (2nd Floor)100 University Avenue
Public Meeting of Council:Thursday, December 12th, 2013 (7:00 p.m.)Orillia City Centre - Council Chambers50 Andrew...
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...
