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BREAKING: Justin Trudeau announces he will resign after Liberal leadership race

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What a wicked population we have become. The level of hatred towards a prime minister is an indication of a population that demands its choice every time. Dislike the person? Fine. Disrespect and personal attacks to this extent reveals we have lost a lot of grace and self respect as a country.

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Trump wins back the White House in historic fashion

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I don't quite understand Canadians who are pro-Trump. Get ready for 10% tarrifs across the board and US protectionalism. Like him or loathe him, he is far from a friend of Canada. It's going to be an even tougher 4 years for what's coming.

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

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$3billion is a lot of doctors and would have a much bigger impact on my vote. Family doctor or $200? Hmmmmm

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Back to the polls: Prime Minister Carney expected to call federal election Sunday

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Or maybe PP only criticizes and has shown no ability to lead a country with no experience other than being a politician?

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POLL: Federal NDP, Green readers shifting to Liberals

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He has a clear majority currently. Can't really get a much stronger mandate.

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BREAKING: Justin Trudeau announces he will resign after Liberal leadership race

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Unlike PP, Jagmeet has a career that pays far more then being in government. This is a red herring and is basically false.

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POLLS: Liberals hold a steady lead, and other poll insights

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Not so easy to say that, I’m voting against another doubling of the debt. That’s my issue that means the most and the Conservatives are much more likely to manage the money better.

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VIDEO: Ford government gives school board budgets a failing grade

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Uhm that stuff was always taught in schools.

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POLL: Readers evenly split on Canada joining the EU

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Seeing as though we are on a different continent, that’s not going to happen. There are countries waiting to get in to the EU that are actually in Europe. We are limited in our geography and tied directly to the US.

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VIDEO: Ford government gives school board budgets a failing grade

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Simple simple simple. Keep funding tied to inflation which it hasn’t been. Stop short changing public education.

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'Atrocious' licensing fee puts several Orillia short-term rentals in peril

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Seems like a fair idea to level the playing field for the hotel and motel industry. Other then those cashing in on this most people are not in favour in having "de factor" STR in their neighbourhoods. Noise, insensitivity to full time neighbours, partying and treating the stay like they are in a properly zoned hotel.

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Back to the polls: Prime Minister Carney expected to call federal election Sunday

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Proves that PP appeals to a minority of people who can stand his negative, no solution, only criticizing track record. Millhouse couldn’t manage a city effectively let alone a country. After the carnage of the the Trudeau years, it’s shocking that the Liberals are poised to be re-elected.

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Casino Rama betting on 'essential' renewal to return to glory days

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When $5 bet tables were around the casual gambler could spend $50-100 for a great night out. Now? All $25 tables and two-three hands your down $100. No thanks.

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

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This is not going to be cheap. Not great PR for attracting skilled people in the future.

Back to the polls: Prime Minister Carney expected to call federal election Sunday

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I do agree with you WW that the damage done the last ten years should not be rewarded with another mandate.

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Council to consider allowing alcohol consumption in city parks

OrilliaMatters

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Yes because drinking and driving charges aren't rising fast enough. Does every square foot of a town or city now have to encourage alcohol consumption?

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'Atrocious' licensing fee puts several Orillia short-term rentals in peril

OrilliaMatters

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Thanks for accidentally supporting one of my points What?! Do you think hotels or motels get breaks when under capacity? Not a chance. Therefore, it’s nice to level the playing field. You’re creating a whole lot more expense with the idea of tailored license fees based on last years income. Hotels and motels don’t get that luxury and neither should STR. Undermining the hospitality industry with STR financial breaks is just silly I would argue.

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All Simcoe County school buses cancelled today

OrilliaMatters

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Dennis Woodman, too funny! Yes, I imagine the students will be runnig feral and free in schools while teachers run from their teaching duties. Buses are not a right, they are provided to families to help get students to school. Alternatively, students can be dropped off or walk to school as they are open, as is indicated consistently.

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Sunshine list shows ballooning salaries in the education sector

BayToday

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Irresponsible reporting and editor work here. Costs are not balloning its because of 4 years of retroactive payments that were illegally withheld. Perhaps a little deeper journalistic work would be helpful. Stop being part of the "fake news" problem.

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City of Orillia has 87 employees on 2024 Sunshine List

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A ridiculous yardstick that never moves. Goodbye to any validity of the data. Houses have gone up over 500% in the same peiod the threshold has remained $100,000. Absolute garbage data without inflation adjustments. Caroline Mulorney couldn't even understand that this isn't growth, it's a one time adjustment. And she's a cabinet minister??? Yikes!

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