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Heads up: One of city's new speed cameras goes live on Friday
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16They have potholes there to accomplish speed control. In our case, we just avoid it when possible.
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'Money grab': Petition challenges fairness of Orillia speed cameras
OrilliaMatters 104 over is an outright cash grab in my mind, meaning for me the safety aspect of the cameras is a secondary benefit, not the primary benefit. I cannot read the pictured tickets to see if any were issued for speeds close to 4 over. It would also be nice to know what they are charging per km over the limit, and I would suspect the grace speed is also reflected in the speed charged. I was under the impression that speed camera tickets were supposed to show the captured speed in the picture, something I also cannot see in the pictured tickets. If the school lights ARE NOT flashing, the charged speed should be calculated from the normal speed limit. Can the cameras tell the difference? I’d love to know the accident rates in these locations, as I am unaware of these being (speed) accident prone areas.As for not being aware, the cameras were well publicized. X-copper etc are going to have a field day! That said, too many vehicles speed far too often.
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VIDEO: Local tourism providers, this is your big moment
14It would be really nice to see some reasonably priced Via Rail trips across Canada. Unless you want to sleep in your seat, most seem to cost a King’s ransom.
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Orillia woman marks 104th birthday with wisdom and gratitude
OrilliaMatters 12Awesome story! Awesome philosophy! Happy birthday Lyla!
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Survival: Living in vehicle 'only choice' for some this winter
OrilliaMatters 3I don’t think you are struggling to get by, if you have 2+ dogs or cats; nor if you smoke or drink. Can’t make my mind up if an EXPENSIVE cell phone package is a necessity of life. And yes, I know that cats, smoking, drinking and expensive cell packages were not in the story.
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Orillia girl's recovery from rare disorder a Christmas 'miracle'
OrilliaMatters 11Children should not have to suffer that kind of pain. I’m glad Dallas’s medical condition seems to be on its way to recovery, and that a full recovery is in sight. Sick Kid’s Hospital saved my life when I was an infant. They can work miracles. Kudos also to the OSMH Pediatrics Unit & the member that initially diagnosed the malady as G-B Syndrome. Good job by all!
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PAIKIN PODCAST: Is Putin serious about ending the war?
8I doubt most Russians know the truth about what is going on!
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COLUMN: Feeling the slow burn of a speeding ticket due to cameras
OrilliaMatters 6@What: It is our athletes, politicians with golden pensions and numerous of our CEOs and actors that are overpaid, NOT the police. When was the last time you were held at gunpoint, rushed towards a firearm call or picked up the body of a lifeless child, beloved spouse or anything close to that. Not to include all the carnage they see within our homes and on highways. The PTSD that many officers live with and the sleepless nights endured due to working, being called back to work or getting no days off due to court appearances. Let’s not forget the alimony payments when an officer’s family falls apart because they are never there 4 important dates or Christmas, a birthday an anniversary etc. Walk a foot in their shoes and you will soon realize you/they are well underpaid. Just looking at our Memorial Bridges should make you cringe; but does it? Add more radar trials, interactions, cell pics & SIU and who wud want to be an officer? Maybe you wud want the “overpaid/overstaffed” job!
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Man builds tiny home in woods for his homeless father-in-law
OrilliaMatters 10I understand the circumstances that caused Mr, Damery to think outside the box & create a cozy home for his father-in-law in the bush. Hopefully doing this will not interfere with the rights and safety of other persons who may live in close proximity to this cabin, or cause harm to is father-in-law (I’m mainly thinking of the furnace causing a fire). Methinks government needs to sit down and think out a policy that is satisfactory to society & to people that have absolutely no place to go or turn to. Perhaps it is time to rethink the policy of shutting down all the Regional Health Centres such as The Muskoka Centre in Gravenhurst & Orillia’s Huronia Regional Centre, replacing them with smaller centres, more strictly controlled, focusing on the needs of people like Mr. Damery’s father-in-law who seems to have (almost fatally) slipped between the cracks at all levels of government. Any & all ideas leading to a solution should be evaluated with bipartisan politics a necessity.
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'Disappointing': High costs derail Orillia’s red light camera plan
OrilliaMatters 5Perhaps charging all the bicycle and electric scooters for their wrong doings could be the city’s new cash cow. Heaven knows there are enough violations by them to make the cash cow moo. The city is sure making Orwell’s 1984 applicable to the 2020s.
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Orillia senior angry after waiting more than 45 minutes for ambulance
OrilliaMatters 8I had a severe heart issue a couple of weeks ago. An ambulance was requested for me and arrived within 10 minutes or so, and I live out in the sticks, not in town. The ambulance attendants were professional & thorough. I have nothing but praise for the way my situation was handled, from A to Z; so much so that I wrote an e-mail of commendation to the ambulance service. I have to agree with everything MG920’ said. Having said that, I am very sorry you had to experience the amount of pain you did & I am glad that everything worked out for you.
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YEAR IN REVIEW: 'We’re not bumpkins': Oro-Medonte man not keen on 'moving' into Barrie
OrilliaMatters 5We all have to live within our means. Once an urban jurisdiction has laid out its boundaries, it should have to abide by them. No municipality should be allowed or required to poach from a township land it does not already own. There is a reason people move out to a township, and one of those reasons IS NOT to be sucked back into an urban setting. It is just plain wrong for the urban centres or Doug Ford to expect that municipalities can go poaching for land into adjacent townships, robbing the townships of their best land and tax bases. I feel for those people who have been poached into a municipality against their will. The poaching municipality should have to re-settle those people at fair market price.
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‘Scary': Orillia rallies behind entrepreneur, classic car enthusiast
OrilliaMatters 7The very easiest, least stressful way to get to Toronto General is with the Go Train & you can park free for up to 48 hours at your departure Go Station, Allandale Waterfront in Barrie. With a Go Train Presto Pass you can do the trip for less than the cost of parking in Toronto & if you are a senior the round trip price, including TTC Subway which is free with a Go Train trip, is <$15. I know, because I do it often. Take Allandale Waterfront Go to Downsview Park (cheaper than going to Union Station). Take the Subway from Downsview Pk to Queens Park Stn, then take the s/w exit from QP Stn and U are almost at TGH which is slightly to the south when you exit. No subway costs, no traffic/parking hassles, relaxing and if you plan to use the train only (no Go busses) the total one way trip takes about 2 hours.Believe me, it is well worth it, monetarily, mentally and time wise! Check the direct train trips on Go Transit site. The Presto pass is free and can be obtained at any Shoppers D.M.
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Council wants analysis from staff, committee input after TOK Transit makes appeal for more cash
OrilliaMatters 5I have to think that smaller busses might accommodate most, if not all, of the Orillia routes and that smaller busses would be more economical in price, and on fuel, parts, & repairs and be less vulnerable to having collisions. Every time I see a bus go by I do a head count with the numbers being mostly far less than 10 riders, often between 0 & 5. These numbers have been consistent throughout the years; big busses driving mostly empty. So, why the need for the current big city behemoths spewing a lot of fuel fumes when smaller might be better and more economical?
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COLUMN: Feeling the slow burn of a speeding ticket due to cameras
OrilliaMatters 4Every street could advocate for that. Where does government over-reach end?
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Terriers shock Hornets in OT to earn division championship title
OrilliaMatters 5Congrats to the all the Terriers. An awesome effort that culminated in a great victory. WTG!
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Donors sought for Canadian Blood Services clinics in Orillia
OrilliaMatters 5If an appointment wasn’t required, there would be a significantly greater number of donors. Why not welcome drop ins?
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Heads up: One of city's new speed cameras goes live on Friday
OrilliaMatters 4Burnside & Division needs an immediate 4 way stop with overhead red light as well. Then ask the O.P.P. to enforce the heck out of it. Nice to see someone finally removed the big, view blocking tree that was a bugaboo for decades.
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Waterfront parking to remain free to promote tourism, accessibility
OrilliaMatters 2To the Ney Sayers: We lived in Orillia for several years. I am sure some of our tax dollars financed the building of the boardwalk, boat launch & washrooms etc of both Couch & Tudhope parks. We now live in Severn, but spend most of our money in Orillia. Many vehicles were bought from Patersons to Jim Wilsons including some very pricey Yukons & pickups. Realtors have made a ton from us. We eat at Swiss Chalet, Theos, East Side, Montanas etc, We never go to the park unless we bring a pizza, hamburger, fries etc from a fast food outlet, or without Royal Oak Chinese, KFC, or Theo’s House Special spaghetti to eat there & I know of others like us who do the same. Being able to eat a still warm take out meal at the park (while watching dogs deficate) is our only free perk from Orillia. I wud suggest Orillia is far better off with the likes of us & others for the economy we support in Orillia; not to mention for the blood we donate at Mariposa Best Western.
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Northern Ontario MPP calls for public outcry over highway safety
OrilliaMatters 4Having lived in the north, I’m 200% behind Mr Vanthof. Northern roads need to be greatly improved, immediately. Try driving Hwy 144 between Sudbury & Timmins, Hwy 17 between The Sault and Nipigon, or Hwy 11 north of North Bay and you will understand why. There are a lot of areas that would be a quick fix to 4 lanes, as they are flat areas having wide roadway allowances for considerable distance. Leave the more complex areas needing bridges etc until last. Also get the OPP in the air to start apprehending the lunatics that need to do unsafe passing. This hurry up and be in first place mentality needs to be altered quickly. There are far too many drivers out there who think the speed “limit” means the slowest you can legally drive. Maybe we need to have cameras installed that pick up vehicles that are going around blind curves and over blind hills on the wrong side of the highway. I wish you god speed with your crusade Mr Vanthof, your cause is both worthy and life saving!
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