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'Tough decisions': Council shoots down mayor's idea to lower tax hit
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21There should be term limits for municipal councilors. Some of them wouldn't recognize a good idea if it bit them in the butt.
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'Unreasonable' parking restrictions hamper Orillia food bank patrons
OrilliaMatters 23Bobba. Many people who are struggling with food insecurity have cars, they also have jobs. Not every one who uses a food bank is on social assistance. Families need transportation for school, work, medical appointments ect. Don't be so ignorant to think that low income people can't drive. I hope you don't find yourself in a position where you need the food bank. Maybe they'll turn you away because you have a car.
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Trump wins back the White House in historic fashion
16Sad days ahead for Canada. It will only get worse if the Cons win our next election. God help us all.
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COLUMN: Canadians aren't the ones who should be apologizing this time
OrilliaMatters 17I think I am going to avoid America for the next 4+ years.
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City to spend $6.6M to refurbish cooling system at Orillia rec centre
OrilliaMatters 14Since the city is replacing the cooling systems, It seems that they are guilty in the current litigation that they are facing. Although I think everything will be settled out of court with a gag order attached.
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'It's the safety': City exploring speed camera program for Orillia
OrilliaMatters 7It's totally a cash grab from a city that is growing too fast for its own good.
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Overcrowded Comfie Cat Shelter in danger of being 'shut down'
OrilliaMatters 12Cats are a problem everywhere. But if dogs have to be licensed then so should cats.
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As Black Friday looms, Canada Post lays off employees over the phone
OrilliaMatters 7Mail delivery should be an essential service.
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Demand for Empower Simcoe services 'outstripping' supply
OrilliaMatters 10After spending 20+ years in the Developmental Services sector , start by laying off your middle management and put that money back into residential programming. Work with the union, and stop hiring unqualified part time staff . The city has enough issues to deal with and can't afford to fund your organization. Talk to Doug Ford and stop whining about it.
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Orillia's Common Stove named one of top 100 restaurants in Canada
OrilliaMatters 11Congratulations Simon and staff. A long overdue reward for outstanding dining and service. Looking forward to my next dining experience at the Stove!
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New cannabis store set to plant itself at busy Coldwater Road plaza
OrilliaMatters 2How can 6 or 7 pot shops survive???
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POLL: Mostly, we really hate the time change
3It's 1 hour twice a year falling on a weekend. Who cares!!
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City to spend $6.6M to refurbish cooling system at Orillia rec centre
OrilliaMatters 8One problem is that Orillia wants to be a big city with a town budget. We can't have everything that larger municipalities have because our tax base isn't there. It's time for our city leaders to realize this. Too big , too fast is not the way to grow.
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COLUMN: Silence isn't always golden when dealing with school board
OrilliaMatters 7Another example from public educators who think they know better than us. It's almost like they are a secret society. Although teachers are important, some are also over rated and think they are never wrong.
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Retro makeover gives downtown Coldwater gas station a vintage vibe
OrilliaMatters 9Very cool. Great work.
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Orillia CAO taking top administrative job in Ramara Township
OrilliaMatters 6Obviously a plan in the making fir months. I guess trying to make the Sunshine list is a real life goal!
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Tories blast Trudeau for ‘lavish’ retreat at Sudbury Holiday Inn
OrilliaMatters 6The Tories have problems if they think anything in Sudbury is lavish and swanky.
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Local service club pushing city to keep Rotary Place name in place
OrilliaMatters 2As a civic organization, you should be spending your money on community projects and not advertising on a building. Let major corporations spend their money for the rights to have their name or logo on the arena.
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U.S. donor helps OMAH acquire $300,000 worth of Lightfoot artifacts
OrilliaMatters 7Nice addition to the museum
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Demand for Empower Simcoe services 'outstripping' supply
OrilliaMatters 5Just one of many problems with agencies such as this one is the enormous salaries of upper management compared to full time front line staff .
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