'It's a hardship': Roof collapse puts Orillia Corner Market in peril
25With the amount of empty storefronts downtown, why doesn't one of these landlords curry some good public relations and offer to put them up in the meantime?
- Danny Galea
COLUMN: City snow budget is built for a winter that no longer exists
21The City needs to get back to basics; Roads, water & sewer & waste management. Everything else is just “nice to have”
2- Susan B23
'Never been seen before': Orillia's winter from hell a record breaker
18Where does your information come from? Vague garbage results from google and your own misty recollections.Brain actually measures and records every snowfall and submits the information to Environment Canada. And he looks up officially measured and recorded information from the past.Brain is the real thing. You and Google are just making it up.
5- Onlooker
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'Never been seen before': Orillia's winter from hell a record breaker
9Where is above information coming from? The snow was just as deep, if not deeper nearly every winter in the 60-70’s into 80’s. Snowmobilers could go anywhere in surrounding rural areas since all fences were covered. Few cars could make it up Westmount, Laclie or Fittons. I remember having snowbanks over my head in the 80’s in Orillia. People either have short memories or are too young to know it used to be far worse than what we have now.“Based on historical context and regional data from the late 1960s, the winters of 1968 and 1969 in the Orillia area were characterized by significant, long-lasting snowpack. Winter 1968–1969: This period is recognized for having high snowfall, with reports of "brutal" conditions.Regional Context: While specific total snowfall for Orillia is not in the search results, nearby regions reported severe, long-lasting snowdrifts in the 1968-1969 winter, including incidents where snowpack was deep into the spring.”
13- Wondering Why
COLUMN: City snow budget is built for a winter that no longer exists
17So get the plows out and put the blades on the road even during the day , dont wait till it gets hard packed. Difference between highway and orillia is night and day
3- Wendl
Empty shelves at community fridge highlight growing need in Orillia
10"Judge me by the price of food"....Carney March 2025.The food inflation is the highest in the G7.Unemployment is the second highest in the G7.Homelessness is out of control.Crime is out of control with the Trudeau/Carney soft on crime policies.Our already out of control (Trudeau) deficit has DOUBLED in a year.We have not added a single pipeline.Oh but good news....as our people can't afford to eat and sleep in the streets we have given Ukraine over $20 BILLION.Maybe we could have used that $20 BILLION to feed Canadians and keep them out of the cold.When will the leftist open their eyes?
10- WFO
COLUMN: City snow budget is built for a winter that no longer exists
19Staff blaming council policy, and council blaming staff is, as they say, a fool's game. The 'policy' should be simple: 1) Keep snowbanks at a maximum height that allows cars to see when entering any street; 2) Keep sidewalks clear and safe for everyone. (Stop the ridiculousness of clearing sidewalks and then have the snowplow bury them again). 3) Plow the streets as soon as possible, including all side streets.Done - there's the new policy. The responsibility is with staff and council to budget appropriately (staffing and equipment).Budget and prepare for the worst, and reserve $$ whenever possible....and never let a strong mayor deter from the objective of keeping the City safe.
- Magiccat
Local MPP says controversial FOI changes about 'restoring the balance'
7Local commenter thinks Doug Ford is the single reason for everything that is wrong in the world.
12- JDR55
'Stand on guard': Area MP introduces homeowner self-defence bill
17About TIME 👏👏👏👏
1- Grouchy
COLUMN: City snow budget is built for a winter that no longer exists
13Excellent, fact based article. It’s true. We are in for more and more snow moving forward. Ironically, because of climate change.
5- Carleton
'Something has to be done': Town backs push to improve Hwy.
182 for 1 is an accident waiting to happen. Make it a full scale 4 lane roadway. CANADA doesn’t have a 4 lane highway that goes coast to coast and Ontario has one of the longest stretchs of roadway that is only 2 lane. Embarrassing
- Ralphie Buoy
Local MPP says controversial FOI changes about 'restoring the balance'
14Local MPP Says Whatever Doug Ford Tells Him To.
4- Onlooker
COLUMN: City snow budget is built for a winter that no longer exists
9Let's not forget the raises they gave themselves. That money would help out the snow budget!
8- Reeree
Ontario to allow BYOB at cultural and community outdoor events
9Ford government fixated on alcohol.
8- Onlooker
Orillia man sees red after Canada Post removes local mailboxes
17Why do we need five day delivery to get two letters a week?
- Dennis Woodman
Local MPP says controversial FOI changes about 'restoring the balance'
17Why block information from the public if you’re not trying to hide anything . Things that make you go hmmmm …
- Carleen Arsenault
COLUMN: City snow budget is built for a winter that no longer exists
16I agree with Susan. Do the basics first, and well. There are far too many people wanting everything from the City.
- Curious 1
Ontario to allow BYOB at cultural and community outdoor events
6That's what ypu can expect from a previous drug dealer!
10- I. Launchbury
Empty shelves at community fridge highlight growing need in Orillia
12People will pillage that fridge even though they are absolutely not in need. They just want the free food and begrudge that other people are getting it instead of them. Unfortunately, the honour system for a food pantry is not really a viable option.
4- Sparkle H.
Local MPP says controversial FOI changes about 'restoring the balance'
2Local commenter to this online publication certainly hates on Doug Ford. Ford is far from perfect but better than what we had before. People have short memories.
14- Curious 1
