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CAO fired by Orillia mayor before starting his job 'bewildered' by unexpected termination
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51It's not gonna be cheap. Thanks Don.
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City council up in arms over 'undemocratic' strong mayor powers
OrilliaMatters 42There should be a statute in the law that allows for strong mayor powers to be rescinded when grossly misused, like happened on the first day our mayor received them.
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Mayor 'has a lot of explaining to do' over firing of CAO: councillor
OrilliaMatters 34"McIsaac said he needed strong mayor powers to make decisions quickly..." If this is the kind of quick decision the mayor is making, it is a big mistake to give him this authority.
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'Huge issue': Councillors pitch city-wide 40 km/h pilot project
OrilliaMatters 28No! It's ridiculous to treat every road situation the same. University avenue is already set too low at 50, for a five-lane road with set-back sidewalks. And good luck keeping the buses on schedule, since they too will be slowed down.
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Over 4,000 tickets issued in Orillia as speed cameras nab fast drivers
OrilliaMatters 18Why did they get rid of the flashing lights during school hours? I just passed through Newmarket this weekend and the speed limit was 60 normally and 50 during school days. This was a community safety zone and a speed camera area. So the idea that it must be 40km/h 24x7 and can't be variable is hogwash. Severn's community safety zone is 60km/h. Do what you want, city of Orillia. But you don't need to lie about the reasons.
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'We can always balance in a year or two': Ford says budget will spend to bolster economy
20Can't balance because of Sars. Can't balance because of Covid. Can't balance because of Tarriffs. There's always going to be some unforseen world/social/health issue come up. We can't just keep using them as excuses to spend more than we bring in. How big of hole are we able to actually make, debt wise?
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Controversial Terry Fox Circle improvement project set for fall
OrilliaMatters 22It beats me, how there could be such concern about driving cars slowly around the circle: yet nothing is said about boat trailers being reversed across the trail! I mean if the main concern is pedestrian safety, the cars driving frontwards is the least concern!
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Orillia senior angry after waiting more than 45 minutes for ambulance
OrilliaMatters 22What bothers me most about this story is the lack of response to her letter writing. It took reaching out to Orilliamatters to get any kind of answer. Whether or not she likes the answer, I think she is entitled to an explanation.
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Orillia rebrands Brian Orser Arena as Gill Street Community Complex
OrilliaMatters 21Who made the decision to rename this building if it was not council? Simple question. Who are these mysterious "City Officials"??
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On top of all that snow, plow drivers facing 'abusive behaviour'
OrilliaMatters 21I don't know why anybody would be blaming the plow drivers. They don't set the policy on how roads are plowed. They don't decide on how often to go out or where they're assigned to go. And almost always doing an excellent job.
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Council defers decision on Lakehead land sale for new OSMH site
OrilliaMatters 15The land is owned outright by Lakehead University. I don't know why some councillors are intent on stealing it away from them. Money that will be used to further expand one of our city's best assets.
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City budget will be 'entirely different' with strong mayor powers
OrilliaMatters 16...and we have to wait over a year until the next municipal election.
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City council divided on future hospital site, Lakehead plan
OrilliaMatters 16It's just like Orillia Council to throw into question a decision that has already been made.
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City council divided on future hospital site, Lakehead plan
OrilliaMatters 15Whitney Smith wanting to steal money from Lakehead University sure isn't a good look.
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'Great for tourism' Council floats idea of Orillia name sign
OrilliaMatters 18Seems a bit cliché to me these days, as the same thing is pretty much everywhere. Why not do something original?
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BREAKING: Crews work to restore power to thousands in Orillia
OrilliaMatters 13Power failures like this (extended time and widespread areas) used to be extremely rare in Orillia. Even in crazy storms. Now it seems like every time there's a breeze half the city goes out. It's starting to look less and less like these are a mere coincidence with the Hydro One take over.
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City councillors force special meeting to deal with McIsaac's use of strong mayor powers
OrilliaMatters 16There was a hiring committee that went through a process and decision. It was voted on and approved by our council. Just because he can does not mean he should just override council's decision. And there was no reason given for this, money or otherwise. There's no reason to believe Sidhu will won't make just as much money through his promotion. He's certainly not going to take additional responsibilities without a pay raise. The wrongful dismissal could cost us even more!
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'It's stigmatizing': Outreach vans ticketed, benches removed in Orillia
OrilliaMatters 151. Why is an "alternative place" better? (out of sight out of mind?)2. Find the "alternative place" first. Then move the bench. \This isn't finding a solution. it's just pushing the problem somewhere else. People deserve some dignity.
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Pivotal city decision on future of OSMH, Lakehead plans deferred
OrilliaMatters 15The land is owned by Lakehead University free and clear. It is not owned by taxpayers. The only condition on it is the city retains final say on any potential sale of the land. But lays no claim to its value. And if that value gain is to be reinvested in the university itself, that is a wonderful outcome.
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'Slap in the face': Council asks province to rescind strong mayor powers for Orillia mayor
OrilliaMatters 15The mayor said he did not want these powers before. So, he now claims he needed strong mayor powers to deal with the emergency. What did firing the duly selected CAO have to do with the emergency?
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