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Plans underway to bring Costco to Orillia
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2014 05:00 AM
Plans are underway to bring Costco to Orillia, said Dan Landry, the city’s manager of economic development.
Charter Construction and Mark Rich Homes are looking to build an approximately 155,447-square-foot retail store and gas bar on University Avenue in Orillia’s west end. The companies, which collectively own about 100 acres near Lakehead University, have requested a zoning bylaw amendment to allow for the construction. They are looking to rezone 18 acres.
“It’s not a done deal, but it’s a key...
Vintage treasures store expands in Downtown Orillia
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2014 04:30 AM
Lorne and Mary VanSinclair were not interested in putting up their feet and relaxing away their retirement years. Instead, the duo married their passion for antiques with their love of Orillia’s picturesque downtown to create a thriving business.
The entrepreneurial couple opened Carousel Collectables at 18 Mississaga St. E. in the fall of 2010, transforming the former Louis Men’s and Boy’s Wear into a popular antique market. Buoyed by its success and growing popularity, they recently moved to...
Notice of The Passing of Zoning By-law Amendments re:
Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 08:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia passed By-law Numbers 2014-51, 2014-52, 2014-53, and 2014-54 on the 23rd day of June, 2014, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13, as amended.
AND TAKE NOTICE THAT only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name...
Special Council Meeting - July 3, 2014
Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 09:45 AM
A Special Meeting of Council regarding 174 West Street South will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chamber in the Orillia City Centre. Please note a portion of this meeting will be held in Closed Session.
Further information is available by contacting:Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S705-325-1311, or clerks@orillia.ca.
Hwy. 12 upgrades studied in Orillia
Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 05:15 AM
A 10-kilometre stretch of Highway 12 linking Orillia with its rural neighbors is the focus of a project that aims to improve the busy traffic corridor.
A study underway on behalf of Ontario’s transportation ministry will identify potential safety improvements and needed upgrades along the portion of Highway 12 between Memorial Avenue and Horseshoe Valley Road.
“It’s a pretty key corridor,” said Dan Landry, Orillia’s manager of economic development. “It has a big impact on future traffic flow.”
The...
