The city’s finance and corporate services committee voted Tuesday to approve an Integrated Orléans Community Improve-ment Plan (IOCIP) application which paves the way for the construction of a new health care facility on Innes Road that will be the home of a new and expanded Orléans Urgent Care Clinic.
Until recently, the site – located on two lots at 4405 and 4509 Innes Rd. across from the McDonalds – was occupied by the Fallingbrook Chiropractice Clinic. The house there now will be demolished and replaced by a two-storey, 12,000 sq. ft. office building.
According to the application presented to committee members, the main level will provide an expanded location for the Orléans Urgent Care Clinic which will offer extended hours, an increased number of examination rooms, and the addition of a diagnostic service to treat a higher volume of patients.
The main level will also provide an expanded Innes IDEAL Pharmacy with increased inventory and additional consul-tation rooms allowing for improved patient counseling, and overall service delivery.
The second floor will accommodate a diverse mix of health care providers includ-ing family physicians and specialists (e.g., cardiologists, dermatologists, etc.)
Construction of the new building will cost an estimated $5,050,000. Under the IOCIP, the builder will receive tax relief totalling $338,253 over a 10-year period which represents half of what the property would otherwise pay in municipal taxes over the same period.
The IOCIP was adopted in 2024 to provide an incentive for commercial construction in Orléans through tax incentives.
Orléans South-Navan city councillor Catherine Kitts says the project will help improve access to primary health care for many Orléans residents.
“As Orléans continues to grow, access to healthcare remains one of the biggest challenges for families,” says Kitts. “This new facility will directly improve access to primary care, reduce pressure on existing clinics, and ensure more residents can access care in their own community.”
Besides paving the way for a new urgent care clinic, the committee also approved the Primary Care Provider Recruitment and Retention Strategy, which is a city-wide plan to attract and retain more family doctors.
The 10-point strategy proposes creating a Primary Care Recruitment Ambassador, joining regional partnerships, advocating for provincial policy changes that currently restrict international medical graduates from practicing in Ottawa for five years, and exploring opportunities to support new non-profit medical clinics.
SAVED BY THE BELL 90s DANCE PARTY at St. Peter High School on Charlemagne Blvd. featuring DJ Mace, DJ Kam and DJ Bounce from 7 p.m. to midnight. Must be 19+. ID required at the door. This is a fundraising event hosted by the St. Peter High School Parents Council. For advance tickets visit 
CUMBERLAND FARMERS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village with 85 local farmers and vendors ready to showcase their freshest produce, handmade goods, and unique finds.
90s HITS MUSICAL BINGO 7:30 p.m. at the Orléans Brewing Co. 4380 Innes Rd., next to McDonalds. Hosted by Shine.
OYSTER NIGHT every Wednesday from 6-9 pm at the Orléans Brewing Co. Two types of oysters served with lemon, Tobasco, horseradish, salt and mignonette. The Orléans Brewing Co. is located at 4380 Innes Rd., next to McDonalds.
ORLEANS FARMERS MARKET every Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Centre on Tenth Line Road. Shop the freshest seasonal produce, meat and dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more while getting to know the folks who grew and made it.
