Orillia gets $3M, Ramara gets $30M from province for infrastructure
20How about thanking the diligent taxpayers, who make all of this possible instead of thanking politicians who stand there talking the credit, as though the money came out of their personal bank accounts,,In their worlds photo ops is the most important thing.
3- Grouchy
Court case looms over ongoing pollution complaints in Orillia
12You move next to a factory that was there since the 60's( not as Poleytec) what do you expect That's buying next to the train tracks and complaining of the noise
8- BRIAN Hare
Court case looms over ongoing pollution complaints in Orillia
14It's a factory. I imagine it produces noise and smells. I would expect them to be within legal pollution limits, but the facility also produces jobs, taxes, and needed productivity for our province and country. I would expect anyone buying in the area to do due diligence prior to purchase.Of course, if they are circumventing pollution bylaws with municipal foot- dragging, that's another matter. It will be interesting to see what the court concludes.
4- Glen Morehouse
Premier urges Ontarians to boycott 'cheap' EVs from China
10"Up to" 40k vehicles for a country the size of Canada isn't that many.They won't be coming all at once.Ford is 'so worried' yet he's not actually doing anything to protect the auto sector in Ontario, just whining that he wasn't privy to the party.Carney did his job.He doesn't need Ford's approval on anything.Ford may think he's PM but he's not.
7- MG920
Court case looms over ongoing pollution complaints in Orillia
14The smell is not just around those living close. Depending which way the wind is blowing I can smell it in my area of town and it is not pleasant. Can't imagine what it would be like living closer. Can't imagine having this smell in my garbage can; do not understand why EVERYTHING needs its own fragrance. Wish they would ban fragranced products altogether; they are a proven health hazard. Hope you see results with the court case.
2- S Carpenter
You might get the call: Health unit launches phone survey
5It was not long ago that the health unit pushed something labeled “voluntary” then we watched people loose their livelihoods when they refused. Click.
11- Flax Seed
Residents file contempt charges against Ramara over permit dispute
16There really is a case for a complete shakeup of this draconian system led by a bunch of people who think that the are little gods,, Leadership is minimal, and it all starts at the top, in the mean time taxpayers are paying huge for their ignorance.
- Grouchy
Orillia gets $3M, Ramara gets $30M from province for infrastructure
10Why does that matter?
5- lashlarue
Orillia gets $3M, Ramara gets $30M from province for infrastructure
12Monies from "Province"????? How about telling the truth for once....THE TAXPAYERS ARE PICKING UP THE BILL. FULL STOP.
3- John stoxk
Oro-Medonte mayor avoids formal penalty for 'off-colour' comment
9Give me a break. Get some thicker skin and move on.
5- A.P
Court case looms over ongoing pollution complaints in Orillia
8You are not understanding that the factory was no where near this size even 10 years ago. It did not produce scent then and there was no noise to speak of.
5- Jretnuh
Court case looms over ongoing pollution complaints in Orillia
9No amount of die diligence would have covered the tripling in size of this property in the last couple of years. They should continue to produce jobs and pay taxes, but they should do it while adhering noise and odour regulations.
4- Jretnuh
Beaverton feels overlooked in Ontario’s revived passenger rail plans
13I’m glad that they are bringing this service back. That being said, “reliable heating” and wifi shouldn’t be seen as a big win. This is a bare minimum and is a good representation of how far behind we are compared to other countries with rail services
- Reader2023
Survival: Living in vehicle 'only choice' for some this winter
3I don’t think you are struggling to get by, if you have 2+ dogs or cats; nor if you smoke or drink. Can’t make my mind up if an EXPENSIVE cell phone package is a necessity of life. And yes, I know that cats, smoking, drinking and expensive cell packages were not in the story.
9- Anon007
Building owner looks to turn heartbreak into new 'happy corner'
6I would love to shop more downtown but any extra money I make goes to property tax. 😏
6- Justinn Timee
Court case looms over ongoing pollution complaints in Orillia
2Why do we still have factories within the city's limits?
9- Mkacz87
Survival: Living in vehicle 'only choice' for some this winter
11Great article. Th unseen seniors who are struggling to get by.Just came back from shopping . Grocery prices are criminal.
- Stadius Karsche
Survival: Living in vehicle 'only choice' for some this winter
9Blessing to Al and Bob. You survive while your (our) government spends 75 million on a single ad campaign...
2- DLBH
From hot dog stand to hometown staple: Hill’s to celebrate 100 years
11Keep up the great work Mike & Chris. Very wise not to change something that works well!I don't get in very often but when I do I'm never disappointed, just full! LOLGreat food at a reasonable price and people like Barb to tease & get teased.God bless y'allGerry Shelswell
- Gerry Shelswell
Orillia gets $3M, Ramara gets $30M from province for infrastructure
4That's not inherently true. Ontario gets its revenue from multiple sources. Federal transfers (Which were 16.7% of Ontario's revenue) - there are multiple sources of funding here as well. Non-resident income tax was $13.18 billion in 2023. Tax revenue like HST - this would also be paid by every visitor to Ontario, every company that pays an invoice, etc etc. Investment income, user fees, fees etc. So while the taxpayer pays a majority of the revenue in Ontario. There is a significant portion that is paid for by non-residents or visitors to the province.
6- AwayfromTbay
