Should We Outsource Public Services?
If it were possible to provide solid, well-run essential services that sustain themselves, business would already have done it.
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Earth Day At Lakehead
Following the documentary, Dr. Gerardo Reyes, professor, Lakehead’s department of sustainability sciences, will lead a discussion…
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Early Voting This Weekend
ShareBy John Swartz Advance voting takes place Easter weekend. Orillians can vote early at Orillia Square Mall from 9 a.m.
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Everything About Nothing
The argument to not waive procedure, while technically correct from an administration perspective (the municipal code and procedure largely exists to give administration personnel marching orders…
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Council Preview
At time of publication no provision has been made to stream the meeting, as has been done with all public council meetings, on the City’s Youtube page.
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The Case To Become A Member
Any area resident is welcome to become an SO member. Of course, donations are welcome, but there’s no membership fee.
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Parallel Careers
Our musical careers were (I say ‘were’ since I no longer tread the boards as we say in show biz) almost a mirror image of each other’s.
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What Is Our System Of Government?
The party that has the most MPs determines who will be Prime Minister. The prime minister is, in fact, simply the first among equals in the House.
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
Brewery Bay Food Company has their Grand Opening April 12 at their new location (or co-0location with Couchiching Craft Brewing).
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Strong Mayor Power: Councillors Object
During a time of unprecedented upheaval, Mayor McIsaac has chosen to centralize and consolidate authority, rather than to consult and collaborate with Council.
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