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LCBO confirms strike over, stores will reopen Tuesday

PFFttt! Over paid for a group that only knows how to scan a bottle.

- Brad Mathews

Poll: Liberals would likely gain support with a new leader

from a comment below I could not respond to,, "Freeland isn't personable like Kathleen Wynne". Say WHAT now? Kathleen Wynne was as personable as a stick..

- Brad Mathews

Poll: Home ownership becoming only for the rich, 4 of 5 readers fear

I keep reading this about younger people not owning homes and yet 3 of the 4 younger folks between 35 and 42 in our family own their own homes. Sure, they got some serious mortgages but they own their homes. they all got good USABLE educations and bought small.

- Brad Mathews

POLL: New Democrats most open to Ukraine getting nuclear arms

if people had the foggiest idea how corrupt Zelensky is they would disagree with sending nukes to Ukraine. The only reason he looks good is because more hate Putin.

- Brad Mathews

Poll: Most readers have an eye on the Paris Olympics

not that anyone cares but I find the Olympics a political nightmare and not worth watching. When professional hockey players were allowed I walked away.

- Brad Mathews

POLL: Younger readers happier with Donald Trump's win

It will not bode well simply because Trump dislikes Canada. Normally the Republicans love doing business with Canada. Democrats, not so much. But Trumps attitude with Canada simply means no extra trade with Canada for the next 4 - 8 years. We will survive. We have before and we will again.

- Brad Mathews

'Worst time': As Trudeau steps down, Simcoe North braces for election

OrilliaMatters

Another 10 months of destructive leadership? We've had 9 years of it and another Trudeau clone won't be any different. An April election would work just fine.

- Brad Mathews

Poverty reduction plan, Champlain Monument on council agenda Monday

OrilliaMatters

Put the statue back.

- Brad Mathews

Poll: Most favour tariffs on inexpensive Chinese-made electric cars

Let them sell all the cheap EVs they want. Then watch them burn. No insurance will cover them after that. Easy peasy.

- Brad Mathews

CAO fired by Orillia mayor before starting his job 'bewildered' by unexpected termination

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This is gonna cost taxpayers $500k by the time it's done. What is a new out of town CAO gonna find that needs to be kept behind closed doors?

- Brad Mathews

COLUMN: Local commenters should not hide behind false names

OrilliaMatters

if you cannot stand and make comment using your true name than you are simply a coward.

- Brad Mathews

Overcrowded Comfie Cat Shelter in danger of being 'shut down'

OrilliaMatters

It's not just here. We have heard many time in out travels near and far that the no kill shelters are overwhelmed. there is a reason as people will not get their cat neutered and usually based on costs. Sorry folks but it's time to reopen the gas boxes. No warning. No second chance. Unidentified cats go into the gas box the next day. Yes, it's no a nice way to deal with this issue but it is the answer. And before you go nuts on me, STOP and purge your emotions for 1 minute and look at it from a hard cold hearted position.

- Brad Mathews

Controversial Terry Fox Circle improvement project set for fall

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I hope you get a better planner than whoever planned the parking area at the boat ramp. The disabled parking area is a true failure and a gong show.

- Brad Mathews

Owner vows to build 'something beautiful and meaningful' in wake of devastating downtown fire

OrilliaMatters

A sad day for the entire downtown community. I just want to say that the conglomeration of firefighters from the region is the only reason the rest of Peter street did not go up in flames. Incredible job done by an amazing crew of people we should be so proud to call our neighbours. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

- Brad Mathews

POLL: Readers evenly split on Canada joining the EU

Canada is not going anywhere. I cannot believe so many are willing to lay down and be run roughshod by the US. You are all an embarrassment. We are Canadians and we can protect our country and stand up to anyone. Buncha weak simpering cowards.

- Brad Mathews

'Vindictive' ban by 'woke' local library follows book club remark

OrilliaMatters

Give a person a small bit of power and it goes to their heads. Time for the Midland council to have this investigated properly and if needed take action.

- Brad Mathews

Special council meeting on strong mayor powers set for Wednesday

OrilliaMatters

non existent.

- Brad Mathews

Orillia visitor grateful to stranger who returned wallet, money

OrilliaMatters

This story doesn't surprise me one bit. I believe there are a high percentage of people in Canada who will always do the right thing when it comes upon them.

- Brad Mathews

COLUMN: Local commenters should not hide behind false names

OrilliaMatters

Being called a coward is NOT vitriol. it's simply factual.

- Brad Mathews

Trash talk: City's clear garbage bag program shows clear success

OrilliaMatters

If you remove all free tags and force people to pay ANOTHER tax to remove their garbage, you will see far more garbage dropped off on dead ends and out in the townships. And yes, people will take the time to make sure there are no identifying stuff in the trash they leave in parks and the like..

- Brad Mathews