Council Preview
ShareBy John Swartz Orillia council has two special meetings scheduled ahead of their regular council meeting Monday night at 7
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City of Orillia
Money In, Money Out
The SMDHU does have some important functions, but apparently too many employees with little to do.
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Major Development On Horizon
“The City will realize a return on investment and get this money back within a small number of years, and of course, realize that positive cash flow in perpetuity,”
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Potholes Everywhere
With this weather, the rain and the snow banks still melting it’s hindering the process of trying to stay on top of them
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Think Globally, Act Locally
“People want to take action. They want to feel a sense of empowerment they are doing something today. Sustainable Orillia is really that space that helps to answer some of those questions; “I care, what do I do?”
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Editorial: When Is Sam Coming Back?
What is holding things up is Parks Canada not being convinced there is a community agreement (all communities involved) how to proceed.
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Analysis: Anatomy of a Councillor’s Mind
“Finally, I think it’s ironic that we are investing millions at the north end of Front Street to undo a development that was wrong in so many ways (70 Front Street North), while perhaps repeating the same mistake a couple blocks south.”
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This week in Art/Culture/Entertainment
Last year Dave Beckett made a painting on the spot. This time it’s Tony Bianco, and no he’s not going to be making money, even though he’s our local Canada Mint coin creator.
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Orillia’s 2018 Athlete of the Year
ShareAnnie Lloyd is Orillia’s Athlete of the Year. The announcement was made at Monday night’s council meeting. The 19-year-old lacrosse
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Council Preview
ShareCouncil Preview March 4, 2019 Meeting By John Swartz Orillia council has a little variety happening at their Monday night
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