City Programs In The Time Of COVID
ShareBy John Swartz As people start back to work there are going to be some changes because of physical distancing
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City Hall
Orillia City Hall, municipal affairs, stories, columns, Op/Ed
Province Moves To Stage 2 Of Reopening
ShareBeginning Friday businesses and some activities in most of Ontario will be allowed to reopen, with restrictions. Previously a short
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Local Government And Economic Recovery
There was a suggestion noted banks want government to cut back substantially on costs and pass the saving on to business in tax reductions and forgiveness (of debt).
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Holy Rollin’
“This is our means to try to come up with a consistent policy. We could make it more restrictive and just not allow them at this time,”
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Council Preview
Proof writing a letter can move a mountain, or trucks in this case, is in a report from development services recommending council amend a by-law
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City Plans For Economic Recovery
… the City at the same time allowed free 30 minute street parking in the downtown to encourage people to shop local.
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Your Property Taxes
ShareBy John Swartz Last December Orillia concluded budget deliberations, settling on a 3.58% increase. However, with math Hollywood accountants are
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Council Preview
The treasurer, Jim Lang, is letting council know there will be some issues relating to the 2020 budget because of the epidemic.
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OPC Sale Approved
It is estimated that the Hydro One investments will bring approximately $200 to $300 million in near-term economic impact to the City
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Council Preview
Generally these meetings are open to the public, but because of epidemic restrictions no one is allowed to attend. The meeting will be carried live on Rogers TV.
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