Local Government And Economic Recovery
There was a suggestion noted banks want government to cut back substantially on costs and pass the saving on to business in tax reductions and forgiveness (of debt).
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City of Orillia
This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
As it stands now, there are many events still on the books later in the year, which will inevitably get cancelled.
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Council Preview
The treasurer, Jim Lang, is letting council know there will be some issues relating to the 2020 budget because of the epidemic.
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OPC Sale Approved
It is estimated that the Hydro One investments will bring approximately $200 to $300 million in near-term economic impact to the City
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Council Preview
Generally these meetings are open to the public, but because of epidemic restrictions no one is allowed to attend. The meeting will be carried live on Rogers TV.
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Orillia Council Special Meeting
On several occasions the idea of by-law officers running around ticketing people was not the goal, despite the existing authority being confirmed with passing the by-law.
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Council Preview
The text of what council will be discussing was not released until 30 minutes before the noon start of the meeting called 24 hours ago.
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ANALYSIS: Sunday Roundup of COVID-19 Information
I was not the only one on the planet to relay the information. In my case the WHO endorsement swayed my thinking. The WHO has since reversed itself
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ANALYSIS: Thursday Roundup of COVID-19 Information
Today marks the first day of mandatory quarantine rules for returning to the country Canadians. Health minister Patty Hajdu…
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Fire Chief Heads Emergency Response Team
ShareBy John Swartz Brent Thomas hasn’t been chief of the Orillia Fire Department for a year and he’s being put
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