Hydro One – Major Announcement On Monday
ShareBy John Swartz Hydro One issued a press advisory Friday they are “making a multi-million dollar investment in Orillia which
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Conveniently, there is a letter on the consent agenda from the federal ministry of infrastructure announcing a new Community, Culture and Recreation component to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
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New Park On The Way
The park will be located on Orion Blvd between Monarch and Annalyse Drives and is similar in size to the nearby 7 acre Clayt French Park
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Economic Impact Study For Hospital Approved
“To be honest with you, I don’t really need a consultant to tell me the importance of the impact on the downtown,” Cipolla said. “The hospital has a major impact into the downtown area.”
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By removing a property owner’s right to appeal staff will be able to demand or take action sooner than 19 days and the City will save $175 for the appeals hearing.
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Hold That Bus, And That Thought
“We’re going through our budget, we’re adding to get snow clearing,” for the next budget year said Hunter.
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There are no parking alternatives offered by staff other than some events will be able to be held at the Orillia Recreation Centre on West Street.
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Construction Season Not Over Yet
ShareWidening of West Ridge Boulevard to 5 lanes has begun. When the project is done people will be able to
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Orillia’s Strategic Plan
Of course, everyone participating had in mind the City is already involved in a number of multi-year projects and an often heard sentiment was those things are stage setters for the things which come out of this strategic planning exercise.
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Where Do We Go From Here?
“The bottom line of all this is that hopefully the vast majority or almost all the decisions we make in the future should come right back to all the discussions we had today and tomorrow.”
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