City bows to pressure, will grant OMAH's deputation request
55I have less respect for the mayor every time he opens his mouth.
7- Gerry C.
City bows to pressure, will grant OMAH's deputation request
43Our mayor, the most senior official in the City, follows in the footsteps of his well-respected parents, both of whom were past mayors, went on CBC radio and said OMAH reps were like '4-year-old children who demanded more cookies'.This is a jaw-dropping comment, dripping with contempt, dismissal and disrespect. Exactly who is the child?Mr. McIsaac has shamed his office.P.S. Mr. MAYOR, priming your CAO with a nice little speech today about OMAH does nothing to mitigate the harm you've done to our City's reputation.
8- Magiccat
City bows to pressure, will grant OMAH's deputation request
44How hard is it to show a little class and move your agenda around to not waste people's time? Like this is basic human decency stuff.
5- Danny Galea
City bows to pressure, will grant OMAH's deputation request
37I don't know how much less I could have but I am the same. Saying the board was like a four year old not getting a cookie is such an offensive aggressive way to start the interview. And then to claim he wants to work with them and backing off about his statement that the city could get 245000 dollars rent is just more double talk. Interesting he is saying it's Orillia Matters that's creating the tension.
8- we'll see
COLUMN: Putting OMAH, iconic building at risk is 'shameful' ploy
31It appears the Mayor of Orillia does not like being challenged. And it appears his ego is quite large. This issue is something that the city council should definitely be a part of and have the opportunity to discuss and vote on. If the mayor decides to use his "powers" he might as well forget about winning the next election. JMO.
8- Shelle Hossack
COLUMN: Putting OMAH, iconic building at risk is 'shameful' ploy
9The museum pays NOTHING, but is hiring a lawyer? For what?
24- Dennis Woodman
City bows to pressure, will grant OMAH's deputation request
28The mayor and his henchmen trying to pull another fast one. Just following policy? Good grief.
5- Mal Wright
Council seeks answers after pond failures damage trout habitat
32Bob Bowls knows what he is talking about. The houses will flood and the wetland destroyed if this development goes through. I expect there was as lot of pushback against the development. Trouble or disaster follows when you disrupt nature.-
1- Holly Levinter
Council seeks answers after pond failures damage trout habitat
27The developer LIV should be held responsible and pay to have the stream restored.
- John MacVicar
City bows to pressure, will grant OMAH's deputation request
25I've watched this mayor damage and overstep his role. He is not the voice of Orillia, the people are. He should not have received Mayor's powers as he has not demonstrated his integrity to the people of Orillia..
- Holly Levinter
Council seeks answers after pond failures damage trout habitat
23Imagine a beautiful spring morning, a father and son quietly walking a perfect little stream hoping to catch one maybe two speckled trout, for a delicious breakfast. Well I was that little boy and before that my father was that little boy with his father. Silver creek was a wonderful place to spend a few hours. So you messed it up. The consultants, the town council, the developers and the construction guys. Shoddy planning and shoddy work. The magic you have destroyed cannot be replaced.You should be very ashamed of yourselves.Brian Hurl
1- Brian Hurl
Council seeks answers after pond failures damage trout habitat
23The only report the city should respect is the one they already have, it was free and clear, THAT land is a FLOOD land, could not have been explained better by probably the most KNOWLEDGEABLE person in Orlllia,, when flood plains is the topic,, His name is BOB DOWLES You know the guy who warned you about this a long while ago,, and again ALL for FREE. Start LISTENING !
1- Grouchy
‘It was horrific’: Dog dies during response from animal services
19I am a dog lover and owner & that's why this statement bothers me: "Ge said the three-year-old Rottweiler and another farm dog had previously wandered from their large rural property but had always been safely returned. But this time it turned out to be tragic." It sounds like the dogs have been out on their own at least a few times previously. It's the responsibility of the owner to keep them safely on their own property. It's a tragic ending for the poor animal but there may have been an accident of some sort in their future if they habitually leave their property unattended.
4- KiraD
Camp, residents upset by new seaplane base on Lake Couchiching
10NIMBY
13- Curious 1
Camp, residents upset by new seaplane base on Lake Couchiching
19This is outrageous. Imagine the airport asking the camp to inform THEM when boaters go out and to wear bright bathing caps! This guy should operate his business from the existing airport.
4- LMSh
COLUMN: Putting OMAH, iconic building at risk is 'shameful' ploy
19Absolutely this:"To be fair, it’s reasonable to scrutinize the city’s level of support for the museum 20 years in and determine whether some adjustments are required. But any changes should be voted on by council and, if passed, done gradually to allow the organization to adapt. It should be done skillfully and collaboratively."This is akin to a "renoviction", or a landlord suddenly demanding a thousand times the rent from the tenant and they want it now. There's nothing wrong with revisiting how the City's support might be changed, but the OMAH should have time to meet the requirements.I wonder if a developer wants to tear it down & build condos?
4- Joanie C
COLUMN: Putting OMAH, iconic building at risk is 'shameful' ploy
14Is it not also fair to think that OMAH management should have taken some steps over the 20-year free ride to make themselves more sustainable?To assume that taxpayers will just pay up forever is negligent.
9- JDR55
Council seeks answers after pond failures damage trout habitat
22As long as the developer LIV can make a quick buck, take no responsibility and move on - it is OK. Being sarcastic here. WHAT A DISASTER!
1- Wondering Why?
City bows to pressure, will grant OMAH's deputation request
11It will be very important to remember that two things can be true.1. The Mayor has shown arrogance in not allowing deputation.2. OMAH should not be getting a free ride on the backs of taxpayers.
11- JDR55
City bows to pressure, will grant OMAH's deputation request
19JDR55: I'm curious. Could you share the name of one City-owned recreation or arts & culture facility here in Orillia, or even in other towns, that are self-sufficient? In Orillia, Rotary Place? Orser Arena? The Rec Centre? Couchiching Beach or Tudhope Park? Opera House? The library?You don't think our job is to pay taxes to support them so that we have these facilities and, therefore, a vibrant city? Isn't the City's job to collect our taxes and to look after those facilities on our behalf?Or is it just OHMA you object to? You don't want them on your back?
3- Magiccat
