Opinion: How We Vote Matters
At the centre of our democracy, however, is the question of whether our current system is working for Canadians.
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Editorial: Council Preview
Councillors, the thing you need to keep top of mind about your session today is, where are the bricks in all this?
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To Bee, Or Not To Bee
Sustainable Orillia would be most interested in supporting the City’s work to rationalize its bylaws with its commitment to a more sustainable community
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Housing – Back To The Future?
This is why a liberal arts degree (history maybe?) is valuable in government corridors, so we don’t forget what we’ve already done.
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Electric Vehicles Showcase Points The Way
The changes we are being asked to make may lead us to a better future, a better and more satisfying life.
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Editorial: Being Canadian
Take some responsibility and remember, we’re the most inventive, compassionate and toughest bastards on the planet and you live the greatest life in the greatest country.
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Our Gordon Lightfoot Died Today
I faked not being intimidated and we had a great conversation.
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Top 10 Reasons to Not Rake Your Lawn – Yet
… we can contribute to biodiversity and enhance our experience with nature simply by easing up on our pursuit of yard perfection until the end of May.
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Sustainable Orillia’s Student Art Contest
Joni Mitchell’s iconic song Big Yellow Taxi underscored the point you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. Mitchell also sang, “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.”
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