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City’s Official Plan approved by OMB
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:15 AM
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) recently approved the City of Orillia’s Official Plan.
“The City’s new Official Plan is a forward-looking, progressive policy document that will serve as a blueprint for development in Orillia for years to come,” said Ian Sugden, Director of Development Services for the City of Orillia.
Orillia City Council adopted the Official Plan on March 9, 2010, followed by an approval issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with modifications on March 17, 2011...
Jobs landed after successful solar project training
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:30 AM
More than half of the 35 individuals who attended last week’s free training session at the Orillia City Centre were employed in the solar industry within a few days. Due to this success, a second free training workshop is scheduled for Thursday Sept. 5, 2013, from noon to 2 p.m. in Council Chambers.
“The rate of hiring following the last solar project training is very encouraging,” said Dan Landry, Manager of Economic Development for the City of Orillia. “Orillia is fortunate to have a strong...
New Chamber video promotes shopping locally
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 08:30 AM
The Orilllia District Chamber of Commerce has released their first series of videos designed to inspire the Shop Locally initiative.
You can now view the short videos on the chamber’s new YouTube channel about the unique things you can buy right here in Orillia.
Please take a moment to view this HD message & share it with others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zCDGEGz4zE
If you would like to suggest a business to be featured in an upcoming segments, contact barbara@orillia.com.
Canada invests to help youth in Orillia and area get jobs
Posted on Monday, August 26, 2013 06:15 AM
The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in Orillia and surrounding areas to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Bruce Stanton, Member of Parliament for Simcoe North, on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism.
“Our government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity,” said...
Orillia and Area Business Expo
Posted on Friday, August 23, 2013 04:30 AM
Attention Orillia Area Businesses!
Don’t forget to register for the Orillia and Lake Country Business Expo
Tuesday October 22 at Casino Rama
Only $100 per booth-Make sales while networking-Open to the public
Registration closes September 27th and event is filling fast
For more information visit www.orilliabusinessexpo.ca or call Ken at 705-329-1084
