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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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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Orillia Council Special Meeting
On several occasions the idea of by-law officers running around ticketing people was not the goal, despite the existing authority being confirmed with passing the by-law.
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Council Preview
The text of what council will be discussing was not released until 30 minutes before the noon start of the meeting called 24 hours ago.
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Orchard Point Residents, 4 More Years, Maybe
“We can’t wait until somebody is killed at that intersection before we do something about it,” Campbell said.
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Council Preview
ShareUPDATED By John Swartz Orillia council is having two meetings Monday. Both were postponed from March meeting dates. The agenda
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ANALYSIS: Orillia Council Question Period
Aside from recognizing how the actions, or inaction, of others are putting them in harm’s way many people clearly want to hear of tickets being issued for those breaking emergency orders.
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