Metro teams up with The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to shine spotlight on local producers

Partnership with Metro and their Locally Sourced program offers food competition participants increased exposure, opportunities and incentives The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair announced today a new incentive for food competition entrants at this year’s Fair. Through a partnership with Metro Ontario grocery stores, all 2019 competitors will have the exciting opportunity to be evaluated by…

CDC hires Client Services Officer

The Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) is pleased to announce the selection of John Sloan as the new Client Services Officer of the CDC.  John has held senior positions in operations, business development and human resources. Through his own consulting company, he has helped clients with business planning, operations due diligence, post-merger integration project…

CFOA Spring Grant Applications Available!

Spring Grant Applications Available from the Community Foundation of Orillia & Area If you are a registered charitable organization serving Orillia and/or the surrounding area, you may be eligible for funding from the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area.  The Foundation is accepting grant applications until Thursday April 18, 2019 at 3:00 pm for the…

FedDev Ontario Announces New Funding and Dedicated Rural Support for a Stronger Southern Ontario

News release Over $1 billion to fuel economic growth in urban and rural areas of Canada’s most populous region February 27, 2019 – Vars, Ontario                 Canada’s ability to remain competitive in the fast-paced and increasingly global economy is closely tied to the strength of southern Ontario’s economy. The Government of Canada is ensuring businesses, organizations and communities…