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Georgian College offers free Business Seminar December 2nd
Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 07:45 AM
Georgian College’s Centre for Applied Research and Innovation is offering a series of information seminars fostering productivity improvement. Come to ‘Increase Business Productivity Information Sessions’ on Monday, December 2nd, at Georgian College’s Barrie Campus. Registration for the event begins at 4:30 p.m., with presentations beginning at 5 p.m. (see the attached invitation and agenda for details).
In order to have an attendance count for the event, we ask those attending to please choose...
Lakehead receives additional funds from County of Simcoe
Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 06:15 AM
Midhurst/November 26, 2013 – Lakehead University Orillia was presented a $1 million cheque by the County of Simcoe during County Council this morning in Midhurst, Ontario. This brings the total amount of contributions to Lakehead by the County of Simcoe to $3.5 million since 2009.
In recognition of the County’s ongoing, tremendous support, Lakehead University President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian Stevenson, also made a major announcement by proudly proclaiming that the University’s Academic...
Council identifies Peter St. S. as Arts District
Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 12:00 PM
One block of Peter St. S. can now officially be referred to as the City’s Arts District.
Council voted in favour of identifying the one block section of Peter St. S., between Missisaga St. E and Colborne St. E., as the Arts District at its meeting on Nov. 25, 2013.
“Orillia is extremely fortunate to have such a vibrant arts and culture community and I’m pleased that Council has officially recognized the block of Peter St. S. as its home,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “I look forward to the...
Public input sought for Scout Valley Forest Management Plan
Posted on Monday, November 25, 2013 06:45 AM
The City invites residents to provide input on its Scout Valley Forest Management Plan at a Public Information Centre (PIC) being held Nov. 28, 2013.
“The Scout Valley Forest Management Plan will provide the City with a strategy to maintain, enhance and protect this important environmental park,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “Scout Valley users know the park better than anyone else and we want to hear from you how best to manage it now and into the future.”
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Crunch time for City of Orillia 2014 Budget
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2013 04:30 AM
Orillia Council had its first look at the City’s 2014 Budget Wednesday night.
The staff recommended tax increase for 2014 currently sits at 2.8 per cent; a reduction from the July estimate of 4.1 per cent. Aggressive targets met by City departments resulted in the substantial savings.
“I commend staff for doing their part in finding significant budget savings for 2014. Now it is Council’s turn to review the budget in detail and determine whether there are any additional savings to be found,” said...
