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BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford to call snap election next week, sources say

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Oh Douglas, Douglas, Douglas.... how far you have drifted from reality. Time to step aside and hopefully let someone else fix some of the incredibly stupid things you have wrought onto Ontario. Perhaps you could go grovel at Pee-Pee's feet? If this sounds flippant, it's because that's the level you work at.

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'Tireless advocate': Dunlop acclaimed as Simcoe North PC candidate

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Is this a joke? Ms. Dunlop has abandoned her riding, not replying to inquiries, not supporting common sense decisions about protecting our natural environment. She seems to be content being arm-candy for the "Premier of Toronto". Acclaimed? By who? Not the people of Simcoe North.

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'Really bad decision': City, developer ink deal on Orchard Point condo

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Money is power. To approve such a controversial project, on the shore of Lake Simcoe, in a long time quiet residential community, is a sign of how bad the situation has become. Because Doug Ford's Conservative government has trampled environmental protections and considerations in favour of money-making developments, the end loss will be felt by everyone. Shameful, but they don't care a wit.

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'Dangerous' coyote on the loose in Orillia neighbourhood

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"terrorizing residents"?? Sounds like the bird-killing cats and off leash dogs are the ones that need to be wary.

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PM Trudeau is ‘an extremist,’ according to Pierre Poilievre

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And so it begins... the same gas-lighting technique used by Trump: Call out your weaknesses first but place it on the shoulders of your opponent. Let the Liberals react while showman Poilievre goes into his next outrageous act of disinformation. While Trump fiasco is an American sham, we Canadians are about to undergo the same playbook.

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PM Trudeau is ‘an extremist,’ according to Pierre Poilievre

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I re-read this article, and again am further appalled at the arrogant attitude of Mini-me Trump Poilievre. That final paragraph where he wants to have all the recordings given to his team so that it can be distributed "the right way"?! Pompous jerk falls far short of what he truly is.

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'Too big': Residents concerned about planned Hawk Ridge development

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"environmental stewardship"?? LIV Communities have proven they have NO idea what that means. The density proposed is insane. But, unfortunately, they will probably get their way thanks to the pitiful Doug Ford Conservative government and their "build faster anywhere" fascination of land mismanagement. Not accepting questions is a pitiful and sad method of avoiding input from community members.

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Orillia senior angry after waiting more than 45 minutes for ambulance

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Indeed. Asking Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop for assistance is a lost cause.

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'Total loss': Roof collapses leave Oro-Medonte farmers in 'crisis'

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I, and others, will be very interested to know what reply if any comes from MPP Dunlop. Her rural roots seem to be severed.

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Wily coyotes 'chased' police at Doug Ford's Toronto home

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Nice to hear that the coyotes are doing what people should be doing... putting the run on Doug Ford! Go yotes go!

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Convoy rolls down Highway 400 to oppose B.C. ostrich cull

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She wouldn't talk to “regular media that was going to twist what I say and not allow the truth to come out.” ? Can you say wacko paranoid? The truth is that we live in a country that provides incredible protection and care for we the people from diseases and viruses. If some people prefer to ignore good advice and get sick and die, then they should crawl under their favorite rock and stay there!

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Coldwater residents calling for action on 'aggressive' parking bylaws

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Too bad Garfield's knowledgeable, friendly, and available advice didn't transfer over to his daughter Jill.

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Ford outlines plans for three-tiered 401 tunnel, dismisses risk of collapse

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Ford is as wacky as Trump! Distracting us with jokes like this while he undermines the sanctity of Ontario for his personal gain (e.g. selling a Provincial Park to a developer). He does NOT represent the people of Ontario, he is scamming from the people of Ontario!

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Controversial Barrie eatery closes 4 years after COVID lockdown battles

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Any support to the so-called "Freedom Convoy" should be disciplined. Maybe a good thing this place is now closed.

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COLUMN: Did Rob Ford's years of 'mayhem' pave the way for Trump?

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It is a good and honest documentary. The Ford bros are bad news, start to finish.

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COLUMN: Boosting speed limit on 400-series highways is dumb

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Right on, Wendy! This government is just coasting from one bad idea to another! It's as if they are saying, "Drink more beer! Load up on pot! Drive Faster! Reduce population!".

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'Worst news': U.S. tariffs a 'perfect storm' for boating industry

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Three million dollars for a boat? C'mon, there must be 101 other good things that the same money could go towards.

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COLUMN: It feels good, as Canadians, to 'reclaim' our maple leaf

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Freedom Convoy losers hijacked the national flag as their rally emblem. Unforgivable. Thankfully they have crawled back under their rock and we the people can fly our flag as it was meant to be.

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Group believes failing septic systems behind Bass Lake algae blooms

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Unfortunately this situation will only get worse for Bass Lake... just look at the residential sprawl that is creeping over the hill to the south-east! All those rapidly built homes will have hard surface runoff going into the stream that feeds directly into Bass Lake. The small wetland that's there will not be able to handle this kind of flushing.

Bot accounts flood social media with reviews of Poilieve’s tour

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Poilievre campaign: follow us for more sleazy stunts.

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