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POLL: Under a third of readers want an early Ontario election
38Hoping that the 69% "not in favour" remember this arrogance, this shameless politically motivated election call on election day and do not support Ford and the PC party.
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'I'll never roll over': Ford and Trump both vow strength ahead of trade meeting
24What is happening with Trump was so predictable. Says something about Ford (and Poilievre).
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Over 4,000 tickets issued in Orillia as speed cameras nab fast drivers
OrilliaMatters 37I have absolutely no sympathy, especially for repeat offenders! I will sign the "in favour" petition and urge Orillia Council to stay the course.
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VIDEO: Doug Ford threatened to beat up a shoplifter — should you do the same?
18Doug Ford is showing he is a vigilante and an imbecile. He should be arrested and charged for self admitted threats of death or bodily harm per section 264.1 of the criminal code.
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'Worst time': As Trudeau steps down, Simcoe North braces for election
OrilliaMatters 15I think Canadians deserve to see who the new Liberal leader is before voting. October 2025 works for this. Of course PP wants an election now at the height of the anti Trudeau sentiment and before the ugly conservative policies of Trump unfold. This will make Canadians think twice about voting for a similar regime in our country.
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BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford to call snap election next week, sources say
27Hasta la vista Doug. The developers will miss you! Time for some forward thinking ideas.
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Tensions rise as Orillia mayor refuses to explain CAO hiring reversal
OrilliaMatters 33We need a strong alternate candidate for mayor in 2026! Start thinking about it - 2026 is not that far away.
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'Blatant abuse of power' by mayor sparks outrage from residents
OrilliaMatters 30Oust Orillia "strong" mayor in 2026 and then terminate his CAO (unfortunately he is tainted).
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Area lockdown-resisting business owner convicted of 36 charges
OrilliaMatters 16You break the law, you put the public at risk - then you should suffer the consequences. We all suffered during the pandemic and related lockdown!
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Barrie to spend $250K to fly massive flag for Canada Day near Hwy.
OrilliaMatters 26Feed/house the homeless. We do not need a huge flag to remind us we are proud Canadians!
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COLUMN: Federal election is about electing a champion for Canada
OrilliaMatters 12As a life long Conservative I will be voting for Mark Carney in the upcoming election. In my humble opinion PP is a Trump in disguise, trying to get power to move forward on a very right wing agenda. I also have a dislike for career politicians. to me the choice for Canadians is clear!
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Council shoots down idea to gather donations for affordable housing
OrilliaMatters 18Yes the billions Doug Ford wants to spend on the Bradford Bypass, 413, the Ontario Place spa and the list goes on - could be better spent on homelessness, affordable housing and health care!
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'No grace': Local restaurant's strict cancellation policy irks patrons
OrilliaMatters 10What part of "all sales are final and non-transferable" did they not understand? Read the terms and conditions and if you don't like them then don't go there.
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Mayor vows to flex strong mayor powers to address housing crunch
OrilliaMatters 18Only weak mayors need strong mayor powers. Strong mayors get things done!
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Local boat companies 'devastated' by luxury tax
OrilliaMatters 12With the majority of Canadian's living pay cheque to pay cheque it is difficult to shed a tear for those folks who can spend $250K+ on a boat (and afford all the gas these luxury boats consume). They can afford to pay the tax!
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Ontario ban on U.S. booze to stay until trade deal reached: Ford
OrilliaMatters 18Please also do not travel to the US if you can avoid it. Explore Canada!
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It's a 'mess': Developer builds 'road' through protected wetland
OrilliaMatters 24If you dump sand into a lake you are ordered to remove it and fined. This should be no different!
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COLUMN: McIsaac shows what can go wrong with strong mayor powers
OrilliaMatters 23I think Orillia needs to make a change in 2026 like we did in Oro-Medonte - ousting Mayor Harry Hughes!
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Calls for accountability after dog bites nine-year-old in the face
OrilliaMatters 13Disagree - issue is the owner not the dog. Dog's can be rehabilitated. Dog owner should be banned from dog ownership and ordered to pay for damages and professional rehabilitation.
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North, West, and Central zone school buses cancelled today
OrilliaMatters 7Maybe just post the days they are running or switch to on line school in the winter?
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