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Fast food is fading fast
Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2014 06:00 AM
Fast food is fading fast, says J. Floyd Harris. And it’s being replaced by the fast casual movement – a trend that has spread like wildfire in the United States and one that Harris is confident will catch on quickly in Canada.
Harris left the corporate world in the U.S. heartland to pursue, with his Waterloo-based business partner, V. Anand, his passion for food and his love for entrepreneurship.
“We looked at the Chipotle (Mexican Grill) model in the U.S., which started the fast casual movement...
Notice of Zoning By-Law Amendment Application re: 196 John Street
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 08:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that an application has been received from Rosemarie Colautti for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. D14-810) pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act as follows:
Description of the Land:
The subject property is located on the north side of John Street and is located between the intersections of O’Brien Street and Douglas Street and is known municipally as 196 John Street.
Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment:Re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application...
Get your Boots to the Roots: Orillia Farmers’ Market grand opening May 17
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:15 PM
Visit more than 40 vendors at the Orillia Farmers’ Market in Downtown Orillia at their grand opening outside in Market Square, next to the Orillia Public Library, on Saturday, May 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
“Featuring a large variety of local producers and artisans, the Orillia Farmers’ Market in Downtown Orillia will be a bustling destination for residents and visitors,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “On behalf of Council, I’d like to welcome the Orillia Farmers’ Market and its vendors back to...
Public Meeting - Retail Business Holiday Act - June 23, 2014
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 05:45 AM
Notice of Public Meeting
Re: Retail Business Holidays Act
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia will be holding a Public Meeting to consider an application received from Trombly’s Tackle Box to be open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday and to consider applications received from larger stores (total area of 2,400 square feet or more and employing four or more employees) to be open on certain holidays. The meeting will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in...
Explore the Trades showcases local careers
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2014 07:45 AM
The Orillia Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) and Orillia District Construction Association are teaming up to promote local careers in the trades.
The ‘Explore the Trades’ event will take place Tuesday May 27th at OD/Park Secondary School and will showcase over 25 local employers. Additional event partners include the City of Orillia Economic Development Office and the Township of Oro-Medonte.
“There are so many exciting careers in skilled trades in our area that youth should know about,” said...
