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COLUMN: Emergency room wait times have become 'unacceptable'

For those with short memories and still supporting Doug Ford,,, here is what he promised the first time he was elected, more doctors, more nurses, shorter waiting time in emergency rooms, better education, less spending and balancing out books because he has such a good business guy,,, What we got instead is a self serving baffoon who is fast taking us to the poorhouse.If an election was held next week he would be re-elected without a doubt,,That explains why politicians like Trump and Ford do so well.

- Grouchy

Orillia speed cameras issued over 12,000 tickets in four months

Glad they are gone. No I did not get tickets.

- Randal Tucci

Orillia speed cameras issued over 12,000 tickets in four months

They were definately working. I notice the speeds have picked up already.

- S Carpenter

Orillia speed cameras issued over 12,000 tickets in four months

It was an OBVIOUS cash grab when enforced 24/7/365. Had they just been enforced during school hours it would not have been labelled as such. This was a true case of GREED and lack of common sense.

- WhoWhatWhy

Orillia speed cameras issued over 12,000 tickets in four months

It was ridiculous to remove the cameras! Probably removed because Ford's buddies got tickets! Too many self absorbed people drive much too fast with no regard for others! The cameras were a great way to get people to think a little more about how fast they are driving and maybe encourage them to slow down!!!

- John Kerteston

Public outcry leads Huntsville to reject donated Gandhi monument

I have nothing against Ghandi, but why a statue of him anywhere in Canada, never mind Huntsville especially after removing so many statues that had Canadian meaning…boggles the mind.

- WhoWhatWhy

Public outcry leads Huntsville to reject donated Gandhi monument

How about a statue of any of the hundreds of thousands of war veterans, over 100,000 who gave everything? Including many from Muskoka and Huntsville specifically, Thats something worthy of a such a gesture on public property in Canada.

- Carleton

Orillia speed cameras issued over 12,000 tickets in four months

Great. If you speed, pay the price. Very simple.

- Jaybird2356

Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate

DeClerw obviously does NOT value the safety of the residents of ANY city..... What cities like Barrie are doing is the best solution to an issue that should not have been allowed to go for as long as it did. If you are on any property, and you are their illegally, then the property owner has the right to have you removed..... No matter the circumstances. These people NEED to be held accountable for their actions.... We are a civilized society.... and the laws NEED TO BE FOLLOWED AND ENFORCED.

- Runaway Maverick

COLUMN: Emergency room wait times have become 'unacceptable'

It seems Ford is more concerned about highway 401 tunnels. He doesn't worry. If he becomes ill he goes to the front of the line.

- retired optimist

Orillia speed cameras issued over 12,000 tickets in four months

At an average of $145, 12,000 tickets raised $1,740,000. Add to that the $163,661 the province is giving the city, I wonder how the city will squander this away, beyond giving everyone at city hall pay raises.

- retired optimist

Orillia speed cameras issued over 12,000 tickets in four months

A full year would have likely made approximately $4-5 MILLION…a disgusting penalization amount on the backs of drivers when you think about it, especially when ACTUAL school hours are taken into consideration. If it had only been enforced during school hours, few would have likely complained.

- WhoWhatWhy

COLUMN: Emergency room wait times have become 'unacceptable'

To say that the system is BROKEN would be an understatement,, Only those who have been involved would understand.

- Grouchy

OSMH president and CEO stepping down after 7.5 years

Excellent news! Bye!!

- Flax Seed

Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate

In Orilia, we have instances where local government have treated people in contravention of existing laws and judgements. The illegal removal of people from behind Giant Tiger in 2023; people were not to be removed from city property unless they were given a viable alternative or found housing as decided by Justice Valente in January of 2023 https://www.orilliamatters.com/ontario-news/ontario-judge-denies-request-to-clear-kitchener-encampment-citing-charter-violation-6458102There was a piece of city property off the millenium trail, that was not identified as city property in the roll books and took several attempts before there was an acknowledgment that it was so. It was the most ideal piece (near garbage cans and could have easily had a porta-potty installed there) and well-suited for an encampment. People have lived there since with police and bylaw checking in on them.

- EW

Orillia speed cameras issued over 12,000 tickets in four months

Orillia did not solve the problem, the problem just moved to surrounding residential streets. You shut down the left hand and moved it to the right hand. Will not miss the speed cameras!!!!

- crazymom

Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate

It could be argued that the removal from Peter st and Bay st and other removals since are illegal since people were not provided with a decent alternative; i.e. expected to move cities from where their supports are, splitting up couples, etc. What Barrie has been doing and the way it has been removing people, knowing full well people needed basics like garbage removal and toileting and then blaming people for contaminating the water is also unconscionable. What do you expect people to do to survive otherwise? Especially with the county ready to bring in modular units, just as the county has done in Barrie and offered to do in Orillia. (County of Simcoe manager) Fayez-Bahgat said modular units can be installed in as quick as six weeks, if land, permits and services are available. https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/city-opts-not-to-declare-state-of-emergency-around-homelessness-11310832

- EW

Public outcry leads Huntsville to reject donated Gandhi monument

What's wrong with you people. Ever hear of my acceptance love one another do you want to others as you would them to do on to you.

- DONALD Reynolds

'Big issue': Downtown parking loss puts pressure on local businesses

There is plenty of parking downtown. Most lots are never full, especially the one mentioned (either summer or winter). We were given two legs for a reason.

- WhoWhatWhy

Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate

Housing is a human right in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. That set of laws is very important, and is used as a cornerstone or a foundation of other laws that need to be enforced

- Jenny Mac