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Orillia doctor has rural roots
Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 06:45 AM
While growing up in Moosonee, Rachael Sheppard learned to love the remote northern community that helped to define her.
When she was in Grade 12, it was a difficult decision to move to Barrie so she could take the advanced courses she needed to pursue a university education.
“I left my school in Moosonee, which had maybe 250 students, and went to Barrie Central where there was more than 1,000 students,” recalled Sheppard. “It was a culture shock … but I needed to go there for two years to get the...
Student Housing 101- Are Students Living in a Safe Place?
Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 01:15 PM
As students prepare to move into shared or rented accommodations to attend college or university, parents, guardians and students should take an active role in finding a safe place to live. It is essential for caregivers and students to talk about fire and life safety.
“Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility,” said Orillia Fire Chief Ralph Dominelli. “Landlords and students each have responsibilities to reduce the risk of fire and its catastrophic repercussions.”
As a landlord, if you are...
Georgian and Lakehead create diploma-degree option
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 05:00 AM
Georgian College and Lakehead University are creating new ways for students to earn both a college diploma and a university degree in less time.
This latest development in the ongoing Lakehead and Georgian partnership comes as student groups call on postsecondary institutions across Ontario to improve the transferability of college and university credits.
Three newly signed articulation agreements will allow qualified Georgian graduates to gain advanced standing in selected programs at Lakehead.
More jobs for Simcoe County
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 05:00 AM
Packet and Times
Orillia businesses can now apply for provincial economic development grants that will help businesses grow and create jobs, says Mayor Angelo Orsi.
Dr. Eric Hoskins, minister of economic development, trade and employment unveiled plans at Barrie City Hall Friday morning before many area mayors for an expansion of the boundaries of the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SODF) and the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) to include Simcoe County and Muskoka.
“It’s good news,”...
Posting of Moose Beach lifted
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2013 12:30 PM
For immediate release (August 16, 2013) – As per the direction of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, the posting of Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, has been lifted.
Moose Beach was posted on Aug. 13, 2013, due to higher than normal bacteria count.
All three swimming areas in Orillia are now open for swimming. This includes Moose Beach and Portage Bay, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, and Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park.
The City of Orillia is a...
