Mayor Steve Clarke Not Running
The 2022 municipal election season the opening day is today. 6 councillors are hoping to keep their jobs managing the City’s affairs.
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Is This the Complaint Department?
Suddenly it occurred to me that something wasn’t quite right.
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Spring Garden Planting Tips
Prioritizing fruits and vegetables in your garden has another benefit, as some varieties, while growing in your garden, may also act as a deterrent for insects; garlic and basil are two examples.
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
Jake was next and instead of ramming a bunch of notes all over his set like every other drummer on the planet would do, he played a snippet of a tune on a small set of orchestra bells.
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Council Preview
The common argument is opposition to urban sprawl and in favour of greater intensification targets, though none offer suggestions which neighbourhoods should be raised and rebuilt for greater housing density.
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When Life Imitates Cow
I don’t suppose you have ever thought about the similarity between herds of cattle and political parties.
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
Steel Magnolias runs to April 30 with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays, plus a matinee this Saturday.
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Opinion: Sustainable Orillia Endorses Council Decisions
We look forward to Council’s ratification of these two critical initiatives on April 26th
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These Dreams
I will pause a moment here to give the Baptists and Evangelicals time to shut down their computers.
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Last One Out, Please Turn Off The Lights
Meanwhile, right here at home the City of Orillia might consider reviewing and adapting these standards for all new City-owned buildings.
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