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Pre-zoning benefits developers
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2013 11:15 AM
Orillia has a plan to spur residential development in the downtown core, says the city’s director of development services.“A lot of the intensification areas don’t have apartment buildings in them yet,” Ian Sugden said Wednesday. “In most cases, people have to apply for site-specific rezoning to permit that.”
In accordance with the Ontario government’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Orillia must meet an intensification target within the existing built-up area.
“We have to have at...
Wellness Centre a success
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 04:30 AM
Luisa Cirimele, a registered massage therapist, has assembled a unique team of specialists and brought them together under one roof at her new downtown Orillia business, Awakenings Wellness Centre.
“We are a one-stop wellness centre where you can heal your mind, body and soul,” said Cirimele, whose new facility opened in March. “There are four professional wellness specialists here who provide a wide range of services to both men and women of all ages.”
Awakenings Wellness Centre services include...
Free event for manufacturers
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2013 07:30 AM
This free event will give you the chance to learn about funding opportunities for manufacturers, how to access them, terms and conditions associated with the programs, and how to position yourself to obtain the funding.
You’ll also hear from a former manufacturing executive, Ross Cooper, who currently works with Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC). He will share how he utilized funding along with EMC’s programs and services, to equip his organization with the tools to accelerate growth...
Orillia Receives Business for the Arts Grant
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2013 07:00 AM
Orillia was one of seven Ontario communities selected by Business for the Arts to receive matching incentive grants and sponsorship training for 2013-2014 through artsVest™, a program designed to spark new business sponsorship of arts and culture and to build capacity in Canada’s cultural sector.
The program is delivered in Ontario with support from Canadian Heritage, the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Municipalities were invited to apply for the program and a chance...
City Invests in Solar Power
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2013 06:45 AM
ORILLIA - The Orillia Power Corporation (OPC) is closer to generating solar power.
The city has agreed to enter into 25-year leases with OPC for the installation of solar panels on three municipally-owned buildings.
“This is a continued source of revenue for us that allows us to grow our profits and then give back more to our shareholders, the City of Orillia,” said Keith McAllister, president and CEO of OPC.
At Monday’s council meeting, city politicians approved signing rooftop lease agreements...
