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Ontario's hallway health care problem worse than ever, hospital data shows

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How about looking at the fact that Ford spends the least amount money on health care than any other province or territory in the country. 2.5 million (and growing) people without a primary care physician. The number of international students has decreased over the last couple of years because they can no longer afford to come here.You absolutely not blame everything on immigration

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'No grace': Local restaurant's strict cancellation policy irks patrons

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I'm sorry but if the OPP says 'stay off the area roads" (which did NOT change after 3pm), that trumps your reservation policy.The restaurant absolutely should have given the customer the option to either book on another day or her money back.To compare themselves to something like a Leafs game is ridiculous, especially when another restaurant with a ticketed event CLOSED that night because of the weather. The owners should be ashamed of themselves. No meal is worth someone's life. That's what could have happened that day. That's why the OPP stated everyone should stay home that day

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Orillia senior angry after waiting more than 45 minutes for ambulance

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Her son was there and easily could have driven her.And she can't get a doctor up here unless she derosters from her doctor in Toronto and registers with Health Connect. That's why she hasn't found a doctor in 25 years.Ambulance calls are dispatched in order of priority of need. Severe pain isn't seen as life-threatening, so she wasn't top priority. When I broke my leg, it was at least 45 minutes before an ambulance came. Was I in pain? Yes, but I also knew that it wasn't a compound fracture (no bone sticking out) and it wasn't life-threatening, so I wasn't a priority. I've also had a gallbladder attack in the middle of the night that made me almost pass out BUT I had someone who could drive me to the ER instead of calling 911. I had surgery 7 hours later to remove it. I'm sorry she was in pain BUT she also had a solution to her problem

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BREAKING: Trump wants to destroy Canada’s economy, annex us: Trudeau and Ford

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The man who panders to his millionaire buddies? Who destroys health care, education and public sector jobs?Do you have blinders on? Just because he's talking tough right now, do not forget that he was all for Trump not that long ago.Ford can't be trusted. He changes direction more than he changes his underwear.

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POLL: Should cats be allowed outside? Our readers weigh in

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Which is exactly what they should have. You know they are safe and know where they are at all times!!

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City to explore idea of covered, artificial rink and skate trail

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How many times are they going to bring this idea up?There's skating rinks in Orillia. The city sits on a lake, they could make one there (either at Couchching or Tudhope park)But to even think of spending tens of thousands of dollars on one is ridiculous. It was decided before that it wasn't a good idea. Just let it go already

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

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Chances are, they won't hear from her.If it was her dad? He'd be doing everything he could to be helping but Jill doesn't care about her constituents. To bad she got elected again

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'Worst year': Orillia business owner calls for downtown parking changes

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If Midland and Collingwood can offer free downtown parking, then there's absolutely no reason why orillia can't. $3/hour is a big reason why I don't shop in downtown Orillia

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No opposition cited for new 6-storey condo proposal in downtown Orillia

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How are you getting away with less than one parking space per apartment?And I'm guessing none of these are going to be affordable or geared to income?Tiny apartments, next to no parking and I'm going to guess at least $1700+ utilities and condo fees a month

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Poor road conditions, visibility concerns cancel all area school buses

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Holy cow, the board can't win!People complain when they cancel busses, they complain when they don't. Then they complain that the schools aren't closed and when they ACTUALLY ARE closed, it's not done early enough to suit you.The SCDSB has NEVER called the busses/closed schools the night before a major storm because it's divided into 4 distinct regions.They need to wait until the morning to see where the storm is actually effecting before they make the call.Be glad that YOU don't have to be under the scrutiny every time there's a storm because I'm sure your delicate little feelings would be hurt an awful lot

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Dunlop celebrates 'amazing victory' in Simcoe North, across province

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It wasn't because she did anything special. Simcoe North has been voting blue forever. I'm pretty sure that the PC could put a trained monkey in as their candidate and they'd win

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Premier blasts cost to 'build a damn tunnel' in Ontario

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He definitely seems to lack common sense, that's as clear as the nose on his face.I don't understand how he can't see the difference between digging a tunnel in a country that doesn't freeze and has a completely different geographic composition than our might be less expensive than here (not to mention their wages/overhead costs are probably cheaper than here!)The fact that his construction crew buddies may be involved should have everyone worried

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‘Sidewalks are awful’: Residents pile up flurry of complaints in wake of snow storm

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But this is the city of Orillia's excuse after EVERY even moderate snowfall. Clearing of the sidewalks especially, is an issue EVERY SINGLE WINTER. Kids HAVE to use them to safely get to and from school. It's safer for seniors to use the sidewalk...you get the picture. Go back through previous articles about winter snowfall and snow clearing in Orillia and you're going to see the same excuses

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California wildfires spark local resident's concern over fireworks

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They 100% frighten a LOT of species of animals-everything from birds and farm animals like horses and cattle to cats and dogs.Veterans of combat have a hard time dealing with them as well. If they are lite off in a densely populated area and they go off improperly, they can cause a catastrophic accident. There are lots of issues that are caused by fireworks

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A 31-one-bedroom condominium may be built on Colborne Street

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Market rate for a one bedroom in Orillia STARTS at $1600 and goes from there. As much as people need housing, are they going to want a until that's just over 400sqft for that price tag?And 32 parking spots for 31 units PLUS retail?!?!Has the city learned NOTHING about the citizens who are constantly telling them that parking is important?

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City hits brakes on Colborne St. parking spots amid safety concerns

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It should never have gotten as far as it did though.Someone should have stopped this ridiculous idea months ago before the plan ever saw the light of day

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Moratorium on school closures eating into 'limited school renewal funding': ministry docs

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You do realize that teachers still get paid whether they are teaching online or not.Online doesn't work for all students. Special education kids need IN PERSON support.Those 'expensive seminars' are still going to ve there because education staff are ALWAYS learning (this goes for support staff such as EAs and ECEs as well).And, online learning is definitely not 'convenient' for many students., especially not when both parents work, there are multiple children in the home, kids live in rural settings and internet is cost prohibitive or computers are hard to come by or, again, the student needs in person support.Tell me you have ZERO EXPERIENCE in a classroom setting without telling me you zero experience in a classroom setting

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Dunlop doles out $10.9M for local infrastructure, other projects

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Why should they be commended when it's literally tax payer money that they are handing out?It's the same when Ford says he's given money to health care. No, you're just putting money back that should have already been there.He underspends on important things like infrastructure, Healthcare and education and chooses to pour hundreds of millions in putting liquor in convenience stores.Why does he and his team need a medal simply for doing their job?

‘Wonderful’: Orchard Point traffic lights get green light for

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You're thanking Photo Op Dunlop for actually doing her job?!?! That's hilarious. I think this is the first time since she's been elected in this riding that's she has truly done something beneficial for her constituency

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All Simcoe County school buses cancelled today

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If you've looked at what is forecast for the rest of the day and during bus time in the afternoon, you would see why they canceled them.There is 100% chance of freezing rain over the course of this afternoon, during dismissal and the same parents that are complaining this morning are the first ones that would run to the media to complain that their babies were in danger if something happened at the end of the day and a bus went in the ditch due to the weather. The school boards and bus companies can't win with parents

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