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New Chamber video promotes shopping locally
Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 08:30 AM
The Orilllia District Chamber of Commerce has released their first series of videos designed to inspire the Shop Locally initiative.
You can now view the short videos on the chamber’s new YouTube channel about the unique things you can buy right here in Orillia.
Please take a moment to view this HD message & share it with others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zCDGEGz4zE
If you would like to suggest a business to be featured in an upcoming segments, contact barbara@orillia.com.
Canada invests to help youth in Orillia and area get jobs
Posted on Monday, August 26, 2013 06:15 AM
The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in Orillia and surrounding areas to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Bruce Stanton, Member of Parliament for Simcoe North, on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism.
“Our government’s top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity,” said...
Orillia and Area Business Expo
Posted on Friday, August 23, 2013 04:30 AM
Attention Orillia Area Businesses!
Don’t forget to register for the Orillia and Lake Country Business Expo
Tuesday October 22 at Casino Rama
Only $100 per booth-Make sales while networking-Open to the public
Registration closes September 27th and event is filling fast
For more information visit www.orilliabusinessexpo.ca or call Ken at 705-329-1084
Public Information Session for Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update
Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2013 08:30 AM
The City of Orillia is currently preparing a “new” Comprehensive Zoning By-law to implement the policies of its new Official Plan adopted by Council in March 2010. A Comprehensive Zoning By-law is a document that regulates the permitted uses of all lands within Orillia, and governs the location, size, and height of buildings and structures.Members of the public are encouraged to attend this Public Information Session of the Draft Zoning By-law. As a ratepayer you will be given the opportunity...
Orillia Hospital receives exemplary standing
Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2013 08:15 AM
Orillia Packet and Times
ORILLIA - The lines of communication are open at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) and the real beneficiaries are the patients, say staff.
OSMH is in exemplary standing, the highest possible rating of Accreditation Canada, which uses a set of nearly 2,000 standards to evaluate all aspects of health-care delivery.
It’s the first time the local hospital has been at the top of the ladder.
“You cannot get this kind of a standing without having frontline staff very much...
