Orillia's 2026 OPP bill pushes city tax hike to 1.48 per cent
23I remeber when the council that killed the Orillia force promised us BETTER coverage AND WAY CHEAPER policingI can say we didn't get either
5- BRIAN Hare
COLUMN: Emergency room wait times have become 'unacceptable'
20For 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.
5- Grouchy
Public outcry leads Huntsville to reject donated Gandhi monument
21I 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.
3- WhoWhatWhy
Public outcry leads Huntsville to reject donated Gandhi monument
22How 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.
1- Carleton
Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate
15DeClerw 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.
6- Runaway Maverick
OSMH president and CEO stepping down after 7.5 years
9Excellent news! Bye!!
10- Flax Seed
Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate
6In 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.
13- EW
Orillia's 2026 OPP bill pushes city tax hike to 1.48 per cent
18Wow.11 per cent increase.I think the major and. council should vote them a 11 per cent wage increase.Maybe everyone else in Orillia should ask for 11 per cent next year.Obviously I am being sarcastic, so please excuse me.IMHO, all forms of government and quasi government need to do more with less tax payers money.We don't have any more money to give you.
1- Stadius Karsche
Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate
5It 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
13- EW
Public outcry leads Huntsville to reject donated Gandhi monument
5What'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.
13- DONALD Reynolds
Orillia's 2026 OPP bill pushes city tax hike to 1.48 per cent
15........ and the City of Orillia has no control over the budget the OPP demands and gets.
3- MovingUp
Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate
4Housing 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
13- Jenny Mac
Orillia's 2026 OPP bill pushes city tax hike to 1.48 per cent
15Orillia and other cities or townships in Ontario are 100% over a barrel, with no chance of defending themselves,,Time for Doug Ford to look into this pathetic situation where negotiations are nothing but a charade,, the OPP holds all the cards.
1- Grouchy
COLUMN: Emergency room wait times have become 'unacceptable'
2Grouchy, the problem is that over the last few years the Fed's have allowed more immigrants than the system can handle. You have a ship that can carry 100 passengers but the CEO of the company decided to sell an extra 100 tickets. The boat (our health care in this example) is going to sink eventually. Even if the Provincial government threw 1 billion dollars at health care we'd still be short doctors for years.
13- NoMore
COLUMN: Emergency room wait times have become 'unacceptable'
12NoMore, the problem is the provincial Conservatives. Don’t blame immigrants for their failures.
3- Colin Morton
Ontario should end forced encampment evictions: housing advocate
4“People with experience on the street reported that they are constantly being forced to move, which creates greater stress and hardship. Rarely, when forced to move, are they offered a bed or a safe space to go,” she said.
11- Jenny Mac
Ramara councillor in hot water with integrity commissioner for fifth time
7As always, I invite you to follow me at: https://www.facebook.com/sherribellward5 where you'll learn about a pattern of relentless harassment and how the rigged, weaponized Integrity Commissioner process is being used to further the aims of silencing a change-making female who believes in accountability, transparency, due diligence, due process - democracy.You'll hear me speak about sanctions shrouded in secrecy - no complaint, investigation or findings, a complaint lodged against me and meeting the only outcome it could ever have met: dismissal - 251 days later, the gavel of oppression silencing the voices of Ramara, see my phone records proving beyond the shadow of a doubt Strong Mayor Clarke never spoke to me before, during or after Ice Storm 2025 and only one call with Keith Bell on April 3 - not daily as he claims, about Ramara not following its Procurement Policy, Closed Session lobbying, buried reports, and more.Your call is welcome at 905.220.8778. Thank you.
8- Sherri Bell
OSMH president and CEO stepping down after 7.5 years
11Never too busy with stop and answer a question,,That kept him in the know as he would get a feel of what was happening within the building.,,He will be difficult to replace.
3- Grouchy
Orillia's 2026 OPP bill pushes city tax hike to 1.48 per cent
5OPP policing costs come in generally lower than other municipal police services on a per capita basis. It would be beneficial if the mayor and council indicated what the per capita policing costs are in Barrie, Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie, for example, vs Orilllia. This would give feedback commentators a better perspective and limit "hare" brained criticism of council's decision, "almost 30 years ago", to go to the OPP for "cheaper" policing costs. A 1.4% increase to cover policing costs in our community is less than the annual rate of inflation in this country.
9- Frankensense
Council delays leave Severn residents fearing another noisy summer
14For crying out loud Severn Township, govern!!!
- DLBH
