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EDC Symposium hears from local business stakeholders
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2013 05:15 AM
Representatives from approximately 35 local businesses and organizations shared their ideas on economic development for the City of Orillia at the first Economic Development Committee (EDC) symposium at Rotary Place on June 18.
“The City of Orillia is committed to encouraging economic prosperity in a sustainable, responsible manner, and in order to do that we need to hear from our local business stakeholders,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “The EDC Symposium provided us excellent feedback on what our...
Treasure Hunt Program
Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 09:30 AM
The Treasure Hunt Program will run on the 3rd Weekend of the month from May to October to encourage the recycle or re-use of large household items. It’s like a community garage sale!!
Leave unwanted but still useful household items at the curb after 5:00 p.m. on the Friday of the event weekend and remember to remove all uncollected items by Sunday at 11:00 p.m. (Note: Residents who fail to remove uncollected “treasures” from the curb will be subject to fines pursuant to Chapter 877 of the City of...
Sunday Evening Band Concert Series Returns
Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 09:15 AM
The City of Orillia is pleased to announce the return of the Sunday Evening Band Concerts at the Rotary Aqua Theatre in Couchiching Beach Park for the summer. The Aqua theatre will be 55 years old this year with the Sunday evening concert series being a cultural mainstay of the community for just as long.
The series attracts big bands from across Ontario due to the wonderful acoustics of the Aqua Theatre and picturesque setting along the shore of Lake Couchiching. Again this year, the series...
Make a statement - Shop Local
Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 06:30 AM
Every time you open your wallet, you are making a statement, says Jed Levene.
"To me, capitalism is the most perfect form of democracy," says the new president of the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce. "Every time you spend money, you are making a decision to support something - or, to not support something."
With that in mind, Levene is urging people to make an educated choice with their buying power by shopping locally.
"Local business owners and professionals really drive everything that...
Culture Days Information Session Coming to Orillia June 19, 2013
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2013 06:00 AM
Culture Days Information Session Coming to Orillia June 19, 2013.
Culture Days is a collaborative movement to encourage awareness, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the cultural fabric of our community. Join us from 6-7:30pm in the Tudhope Boardroom at City Hall to meet and network with others interested in organizing Culture Days activities within the City and find out what resources, tools, and tips are available to make Orillia's Culture Days a success.
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