Jan Watters
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Resident 'stunned' when mayor shows up to help clear property
OrilliaMatters
7This is the kind of man Mayor McIsaac is . He cares for Orillia and it’s residents and goes above and beyond as a human citizen with kindness and compassion ,not as the mayor , but as a human being. Thanks Don McIsaac .
27- Jan Watters
Despite nabbing thousands of speeders, Orillia cameras to go dark within 14 days
OrilliaMatters 10It is not about being an angel ! It is about breaking the traffic laws of speeding and prompting drivers to get the message and slow down .
10- Jan Watters
Petition launched to reinstate Trevor Lee as Orillia's CAO
OrilliaMatters 16I agree with needing a new perspective and in that case there are some old set in their ways, don’t change Orillia from the stagnant state to more modern thinking councillors that should be excusing themselves from municipal politics . Also, there is more to this story than is being forwarded to the public at this time due to the legal aspects of the whole issue , so it needs to unfold with the legal process . Do you really think that even if the petition is successful that Trevor Lee would actually accept the position. If I were him , I would say thank you for your efforts but no thank you!
1- Jan Watters
COLUMN: Hawkestone man loves the freedom of living off the grid
OrilliaMatters 16Not for everyone, but good for him for choosing less to give his soul more! His dog is beautiful!
- Jan Watters
Local entrepreneurs purchase old Peavey Mart, vow to fill 'gap'
OrilliaMatters 16If anyone can get this up and running with professional business quality and leadership it is Brent and Sarah Johnston. They already possess so much experience in the business community in our area and they know tough times first hand and how to push through to survive them . Looking forward to shopping in this new store and wishing them every success .
- Jan Watters
Almost half of the trees in the downtown could soon be uprooted
OrilliaMatters 15Yep, saw this one coming . Not a wise decision to plant such wide root spreading trees . Foresight is a marvellous thing. Now we face expense of removal , sidewalk repair and replacing with something aesthetically pleasing . I understand the safety issue . Have been seeing it unfold over the last couple years with the roots uplifting the paver stones . Hope council has thought many years ahead with their replacement design .
- Jan Watters
Local grandmother defies odds, earns degree at Lakehead University
OrilliaMatters 11Congratulations Virginia Majury. What a fabulous feat! Goes to show you are never too old to learn . Well done! 👍👏
- Jan Watters
VIDEO: Orillia honours veterans with new crosswalk near Legion
OrilliaMatters 11What a wonderful crosswalk to remember all who fought and served for our country and the perfect spot for it . Thanks to legion committee and city council for working together to make this happen .
- Jan Watters
'It's sad': Dozens of downtown trees on the chopping block
OrilliaMatters 8Amen!
3- Jan Watters
Proposed seniors' apartments pose threat to nearby children's studio
OrilliaMatters 6That sign that Ms Simard-Toutant is standing beside in the photo says a reduction in parking spaces from 32 to 31 . One space less is causing all this angst?
3- Jan Watters
50 years later, Country Produce still 'thrives on freshness'
OrilliaMatters 9Always a go to when I want the freshest and best quality veggies , fruits and sliced meats . Also make a yearly trip for my garden flowers and plants for my gardens and pots . Congratulations John and Marguerite on 50 years of hard work . Wishing you continued success Tammy. 🎉
- Jan Watters
Residents call on city to raise a stink over Polyethics odour issue
OrilliaMatters 4I go by this site three times a week and have never smelled any odour . Maybe it is during the night that it is released .
4- Jan Watters
Beaver on the mend after being shot by an arrow in Washago area
OrilliaMatters 7As always Krystal Hewitt from SOS first and foremost goes into rescue mode for the injured animal and then finds the words to educate the humans responsible for the act. Wishing “lucky” a full and speedy recovery .
- Jan Watters
Warming centre finds new home at former Orillia Power building
OrilliaMatters 7It is a good use of this site for those in need of shelter from the cold , even if it is only temporary for the winter .
- Jan Watters
'Bittersweet': OSMH Nurses Alumnae folds after 117 years
OrilliaMatters 7Good on you Glenna Tinney for your unwavering dedication and support to your profession and OSMH registered nursing alumnae . Well done!👏👍
- Jan Watters
Trevor Lee, who was fired before becoming Orillia's CAO, has new gig
OrilliaMatters 3Who, what, why…This is an excellent question .Just a thought , not a fact , but just maybe there was a racial bias against it . And, I agree the man in the position is doing a great job.
2- Jan Watters
'Much is lost': Curtain closing on locally produced plays in Orillia
OrilliaMatters 5This is such a shame. I loved the intimacy of the small theatre and the productions with local talent were very well done . Also , not good that that Jesse Collins was not given a heads up before trying to set up the annual meeting for the next season .
- Jan Watters
MAID is about 'the right to decide' and dying with dignity: advocate
OrilliaMatters 5I am an advocate of MAiD especially for advanced consent while you still have cognitive faculties to do so for dementia and Alzheimer’s so that your wishes to choose MAID should you become demented due to a natural aging process or a disease process before you are too mentally debilitated to make the decision or consent can be documented with your physician and your medical directive power of attorney. This is one of the areas that is sadly not available for people wanting MAiD. Helen Long is doing great work at the Government level to advocate for this inclusion .
- Jan Watters
As congregation dwindles, Westmount United Church up for sale
OrilliaMatters 4Sad indeed! However as this Article states , it is hard to maintain a church building and ministerial and administrative staff with so few parishioners . It was my home church for many years when my mother in law encouraged me to attend Sunday services following my marriage to her son in 1976 , where I transferred my membership to and where my children were confirmed . In those days the membership and attendance was strong and families attended church together and over time by the early 2000s I saw the attendance and interest dwindle, which eventually included myself and family.
- Jan Watters
Today is Daryl Carstens Day in Orillia to recognize 'Mr. Halloween'
OrilliaMatters 4Wonderful! Happy Daryl Carstens day to you Daryl. My husband and I walk that neighborhood at least three times a week and often Daryl is sitting out to say hello . The yearly Halloween display that he and his family and neighbours set up is incredible!
- Jan Watters
