Finding Mr. He’ll Do
ShareA Geezer’s Notebook, By Jim Foster A while back I read a fascinating article on the mating habits of Brazilian
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May 1 will be the second anniversary of Gordon Lightfoot’s passing. Like last year, there will be a remembrance celebration at Tudhope Park out on Barnfield Point where his statue is. Bring a lawn chair.
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Special Meeting Of Council – Strong Mayor Powers
ShareBy John Swartz Orillia council has a special meeting April 23 at 2 p.m. This is the rescheduled, with a
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Elbows Up For Earth
The theme for Earth Day 2025 is Our Power, Our Planet with a goal to encourage individuals, business, and all levels of government to focus on the transition to renewable energy sources.
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Memory Lane, Right this Way
Movies were so straight. Roy didn’t even kiss Dale and they were married.
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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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