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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Council Preview
ShareBy John Swartz Only 21 pages long, Orillia council has one of the slimmest agendas of this term. There are
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Where Does This Apathy Come From?
Perhaps this tendency toward voracious consumption of intramural muck slinging skews our perceptions.
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There’s a Song for That
To be honest I don’t remember anyone ever calling the cops to complain about the lateness of the hour.
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
The celebration of Suds Sutherland’s fantastic life is June 22 at Hawk Ridge Golf Club from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Council Preview
Indeed staff outlines the potential for reduced participation in events and sports functions, visitor and resident annoyance, will send the message to residents parks are for all – who can pay more, and potential to be a tourism killer.
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