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Owner charged: failing to maintain smoke alarm
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2014 08:00 AM
The owner of the property at 329 Nottawasaga St., Orillia, has been charged under the Provincial Offences Act for failing to maintain a smoke alarm contravening the Ontario Fire Code. The charge comes as a result of the investigation into the fire by the Orillia Fire Department.
On Feb. 26, 2014, the Orillia Fire Department responded to a 9-1-1 call for the report of a fire in the kitchen of a single-storey, single-family dwelling located at 329 Nottawasaga St. Fire fighters discovered a growing...
Maybe those "flushable" wipes aren't so flushable
Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2014 06:45 AM
The City is kindly asking residents to please refrain from flushing 'flushable' wipes. Did you know that even though baby wipes may indicate that they are flushable, they should not be put into our wastewater system? This also includes adult wipes, cleaning wipes (Clorox, Lysol, etc.) and toddler wipes. In fact, the only paper product that should be 'flushed' is toilet paper. It is the only paper that is designed to break down as it travels through the wastewater treatment process. All others...
Report regarding CAO resignation made public
Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2014 04:45 AM
City of Orillia Council voted in favour of releasing the confidential report discussed at the Feb. 21, 2014, closed session meeting of Council regarding the resignation of CAO Roman Martiuk.
In a report to Council Committee on Monday, Martiuk stated: “Although portions of the report relating to the employment status of the CAO are of a confidential nature, the majority of the report is either already in the public domain or not personnel related.”
The Municipal Freedom of Information and...
Kick your used batteries to the curb Orillia
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2014 05:00 AM
For one week only, from March 10 to 14, Orillia residents can set out their spent household batteries (AA, AAA, D, button batteries, etc.) in a sealed clear plastic bag, such as a Ziploc bag, and place it on top of their recycling box for paper to be collected on their regular collection day.
“Batteries should not be thrown out in the regular garbage because they contain corrosive chemicals that can leach into the ground and create environmental problems,” said Greg Preston, the City’s Manager...
Special Meeting of Council - March 3, 2014
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2014 09:45 AM
A Special Meeting of Council regarding the release of the CAO Report, will be held immediately after Council Committee, if required, on Monday, March 3, 2014 in the Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre.
Further information is available by contacting:Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S.705-325-1311, or clerks@orillia.ca.
