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BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford to call snap election next week, sources say
35Nothing here but political opportunism!
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'We don’t know what’s going to happen': Parry Sound family facing deportation back to Russia
OrilliaMatters 25I hope MP Scott Airchison sees this and takes actuon to support this family. The war in Ukraine has created special circumstances that should factor heavily in allowing families like this to settle in Canada.
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COLUMN: Ford's rebate cheques 'unnerving display of political cynicism'
OrilliaMatters 17Agreed Mark. Received my cheque last week and donated it to Soldiers Hospital.
5- Doug Varty
COLUMN: McIsaac's dismissal of new CAO is a 'shameful power grab'
OrilliaMatters 18Remember this in the 2026 municipal elections!
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Flashing beacons, lower speed limits coming to Horseshoe Valley Road
OrilliaMatters 3The speed limits on Old Barrie Road need to be reduced too!
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Deal between Couchiching Conservancy, quarry could be 'huge win'
OrilliaMatters 12Great to see another 600 acres of environmentally sensitive habitat protected forever!
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'Much is lost': Curtain closing on locally produced plays in Orillia
OrilliaMatters 11We always enjoyed these local theatrical productions. High quality like the mediocre tribute bands the OH brings in?
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COLUMN: Ron Reid was a 'remarkable man' who lived a remarkable life
OrilliaMatters 11I know his love of nature inspires many to engage in conservation and support the work of the Couchiching Conservancy.
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Hot topic: New user fees now in effect across Oro-Medonte
OrilliaMatters 6I am Ok with reasonable user fees. Let those that require those services pay. This helps keep our property taxes lower than they otherwise would be.
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COLUMN: Something needs to change with Canadian elections
OrilliaMatters 6Yes we do. We could really use some inspired "leaders" in the next election. Not the short sighted politically focused party leaders we currently have.
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COLUMN: Strong mayor powers 'an affront to democracy'
OrilliaMatters 7Makes you wonder what the point is voting in municipal elections if the democratic decisions of a Council can easily be overridden by a "strong" mayor!
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Ontario to table Andrew's Law in effort to tackle dangerous driving
OrilliaMatters 6I support this. The same should also apply to impaired drivers causing death.
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Ford outlines plans for three-tiered 401 tunnel, dismisses risk of collapse
OrilliaMatters 5Doug Ford is also considering flying cars as in the Jetson's!
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'All hands on deck': Flags Unlimited riding wave of angry patriotism
OrilliaMatters 8Keep them coming! MADE IN CANADA
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Deal between Couchiching Conservancy, quarry could be 'huge win'
OrilliaMatters 7What world do you live in?
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'Blindsided': Residents want answers about township's dire finances
OrilliaMatters 3Why is this Orillia news? Slow news day?
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COLUMN: Mother Nature deserves seat at boardroom table
OrilliaMatters 5Thanks for this Meg. Folks, if you want to learn more about this topic go to the link below.https://globalriskinstitute.org/event/role-and-value-of-nature-for-climate-risk-management/
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Resident appealing Oro-Medonte's five-ward proposal to tribunal
OrilliaMatters 5Is she required to pay the township's legal costs if she loses? She should!
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Orillia Community Non-Profit Housing Corporation seeks board members
OrilliaMatters 5Well I would say this story is a bit late given it is the 16th today.
- Doug Varty
Chambers 'filled with joy' at re-election triumph in Simcoe North
OrilliaMatters 3Congratulations Adam. Well deserved 👏.
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