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How electric school buses could help fuel the power grid
26The technology is advancing quickly to solve those problems. It's amazing to me that while combustion engines are so damaging, people get so upset that others are trying to find better ways.
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VIDEO: Why lots of people are up in arms about the federal gun buyback program
5ssmuser1234; If you purchased the gun legally you already are on a list, and that's the way it should be. If a rifle is deemed dangerous for what ever reason, then get over it and use what is allowed. You don't need it, you just want it. It's a privilege, you need a licence to use it and need to follow the laws to keep said licence, it's not your right. Move south if you can't live without them
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'Environmental destruction': Stream near Hawk Ridge development dries up after berm breaches
OrilliaMatters 36It's gut-wrenching Irony they had the nerve to name one of the roads in the development "Brook Trout Drive" before they destroyed the Brook. Just sickening.
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‘It was horrific’: Dog dies during response from animal services
OrilliaMatters 19I am a dog lover and owner & that's why this statement bothers me: "Ge said the three-year-old Rottweiler and another farm dog had previously wandered from their large rural property but had always been safely returned. But this time it turned out to be tragic." It sounds like the dogs have been out on their own at least a few times previously. It's the responsibility of the owner to keep them safely on their own property. It's a tragic ending for the poor animal but there may have been an accident of some sort in their future if they habitually leave their property unattended.
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VIDEO: Why lots of people are up in arms about the federal gun buyback program
3Anewlocal; We have elections here, and we learned how federal & provincial laws come to be in school. Your North Korea comment makes no sense.
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Champlain debate goes national, 'As it should,' says councillor
OrilliaMatters 16I think the "nostalgia" she mentioned might be in reference to many wanting return of the statue because they have fond memories of seeing it, playing on it etc.
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City council gives green light to $13M transit terminal
OrilliaMatters 10What is the issue exactly with Electric vehicles on snow-bound streets?
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COLUMN: There's plenty of guilt to go around with climate change
OrilliaMatters 6The "rest of the world" are also working to slow the warming of the climate. Believing that Canadians are the only ones shouldering the "fight" is ignorant. Unfortunately it's a tale some high-ranking Conservative Party members have pushed, and it's worked. People would rather believe that we can continue to "pump the oil" & "burn the coal fires" and stay the "status quo" Rather than put the work in to transition to cleaner forms of energy. Oh, the batteries are being figured out. Very smart people are working on fixing problems. If people would take their heads out of the sand and join the fight, vote & lobby to fund it, we could maybe get there faster. It will be the lower income humans of the world that will suffer the most. Carney's use of a plane? There's too much at stake right now with Canada's Economy & Security at stake to get there by sailboat, but again, If you want to put your vote to work to direct funding to the science, maybe we'll have electric planes to get us there :)
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'Right now, I just can't do it': Orillia woman says Christmas isn't merry for everyone
OrilliaMatters 12You're very brave Jane to be so open and honest with your feelings. I believe the holidays can definitely make us feel worse sometimes, especially when your missing someone. I hope you find some peace for yourself.
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City bows to pressure, will grant OMAH's deputation request
OrilliaMatters 10Yes, OMAH really is.
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GUEST COLUMN: Grading attendance will be wake-up call for students
OrilliaMatters 5If you mean the Teaching staff, E.A.'s and all of the other people employed inside the schools, they've been asking for support to help the students for years. Their pleas have been met with cuts instead.
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Camp, residents upset by new seaplane base on Lake Couchiching
OrilliaMatters 9Were those planes coming and going every day?
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Warmth, connection on the menu at free Christmas Day breakfast
OrilliaMatters 9Horray for the Hannah Fam!!
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‘It came out of nowhere’: Coyote attacks dog during morning walk
OrilliaMatters 7They're not overpopulated, they're running out of habitat.
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Woman offers warning after puppy dies days following Kijiji purchase
OrilliaMatters 8"the seller explained she was no longer registered because it had become “prohibitively expensive.”" Accredited breeders are NOT in it for the money, to them it's a labour of love. They are responsible to make sure the pups have healthy parents, Vet care & every test required by the Kennel Association/Board to keep the breed's bloodlines free from hereditary diseases. If you're going to shop, investigate the breeder or (please!) adopt a "vetted" dog or puppy from the SPCA or a registered, well reputed rescue group.
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Local volunteers expanding access to menstrual health kits worldwide
OrilliaMatters 8What a wonderful thing to do!
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COLUMN: Emergency room wait times have become 'unacceptable'
OrilliaMatters 8People seem to forget that first there's triage to assess the urgency of your ailment and beyond the waiting room doors, the beds are full. Ford's cuts have made Ontario healthcare and education extremely taxing on those who remain to "hold the fort" Doctors, Nurses, Educators & support workers have been struggling to do their best with less staff for years and instead of blaming the Ford gov. and voting them out, they are re-elected to continue to gut the system.
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Veterinary urgent care clinic opening in Orillia next month
OrilliaMatters 8great news!
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Enbridge looking to raise rates, add $31 to $46 to your annual bill
OrilliaMatters 6Does the rate increase factor in subsidies the Ford Gov. has handed his buddies at Enbridge Gas? It's was projected in 2024 they will make over 2 billion in profit by being Ford's pic for all new builds in Ontario.
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‘It came out of nowhere’: Coyote attacks dog during morning walk
OrilliaMatters 6keep your cat inside
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