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Notice of Proposed Road Clossing By-Law and Intention to Dispose of City Owned Lands
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2013 12:00 PM
TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Orillia (the "City") is proposing to pass a by-law to stop up and close the unopened highway on certain lands in the City of Orillia, County of Simcoe, more particularly described in Schedule "A" (the "Lands"), and as shown in the Key Map.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Orillia will by the aforesaid by-law authorize the sale and conveyance of the Lands, to the owner of land abutting the same for a consideration to be...
City opens cooling centres to help residents beat the heat
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2013 11:15 AM
For immediate release (July 15, 2013) – Due to the extreme temperatures, the City is opening three air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use. The City encourages anyone - especially those susceptible to extreme heat – to make use of the centres, which will be open from now through to and including Friday, July 19, 2013.
The following public places have been identified as cooling and hydration centres:
Orillia City Centre50 Andrew St. S.Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rotary...
Accurate information of utmost importance in policing options decision
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2013 10:15 AM
For immediate release (July 15, 2013) – As the City of Orillia continues to consider its options for policing, utmost importance has been placed on providing Council accurate information to make an informed decision.
“Council is doing its due diligence in reviewing all of the facts and figures associated with choosing the best option for policing,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “At a press conference today, the Commissioner of the OPP expressed concern with the accuracy of information provided to...
Orillia doctor honoured by his peers
Posted on Friday, July 12, 2013 11:00 AM
Doctor Richard Johnston has been awarded the Ontario Regional Achievement Award for his leadership in women’s health.
Doctor Johnston is past chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, where he practiced for many years, as well as being a consultant at several regional facilities.
Throughout his career, Doctor Johnston has been heavily involved with the Ontario Medical Association.
He was also chairman of the Ontario Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and an...
Brownstone is a place where everyone knows your name
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 09:15 AM
It may sound cliché, but The Brownstone genuinely is a lot like the quirky, friendly pub featured in the long-running TV series Cheers – a much-loved bar where everybody knows your name and you’re always glad you came.
“I like to say we’re a social drinking house,” says Andrew Martin, The Brownstone’s affable owner. “Comparing us to Cheers is a good analogy.”
Now in its third year of operation at the foot of Mississaga Street, the popular downtown bar has become what Martin envisioned when he...
