Opinion: There Is A Better Way
Staff have curiously used “Factor 5” (report pg. 6, reduced vehicular traffic as a result of more accessible produce options) to argue both in favour of Option 1 (p.6) – and against Option 2 (p.7).
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ShareBy John Swartz Orillia council starts its meeting day at 1 p.m., Monday, with a public planning meeting. A zoning
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One of the most interesting enquiry motions to be on an agenda in years comes from Councillor Pat Hehn.
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All items are vote on at once and there is little discussion. However that is not always the case.
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State Of Emergency Cancelled
Though the province was responsible for implementing virtually all the restrictions people had to deal with, it was the City that had the bulk of the work and responsibility to carry those out.
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The City has been awarded a $603,750 grant from for improvements to the Barnfield Recreation Centre and to Tudhope Park.
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Marci Csumrik Is Orillia’s Citizen Of The Year
ShareBy John Swartz Marci Csumrik was awarded the 2021 Citizen of the Year at Monday afternoon’s Orillia council meeting. Eight
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ShareBy John Swartz Orillia council starts its day early at 1 p.m. with a public meeting on planning matters. This
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Despite a $12 million deficit in the capital reserve account, which always captures everyone’s attention, combined with the value of other reserves the City has established, the City is on the healthy side to the tune of $49.5 million.
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Clear Garbage Bag Use Starts February 7
Our current waste diversion rate hovers around 64%. We want, and need, to get it closer to our target of 75%.
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