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Mayor says Orillia's 1.48% budget hike 'lowest in the province'

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Let’s remember why he was elected. Our mayors reputation in the USA was to rescue failing companies which he was very successful at.Let’s look at what he inherited. Ten years of careless self serving spending. A rec centre with a final cost just under 100 million for example.We were living well beyond our means and it is his job to do what he was elected to do which is to clean up a mess. Keep up the good work.

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City faces tough decisions at Wednesday budget meeting

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The library was overbuilt for a city of our size. Rather than cut services could a portion of it be redesigned and rented out as office.

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‘I’m proud of my record’: Dalton McGuinty answers our questions on the gas plants

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SHAME SHAME SHAME. How can this man look himself in the mirror with any respect in his reflection.

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Special council meeting called in bid override mayor's budget veto

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Roll back time prior to our current mayor. A new elaborate Library way beyond budget. A rec centre again way beyond our affordability to build and maintain. Remember “ West St makes Sense campaign “ hundreds marched to support and how we were cautioned then by Mayor Orsi not to proceed. Go back even farther, you cannot place blame on Mayor French on the current condition of our roads and services as he saved the taxpayer money .If there was a serious problem why didn’t Mayor Clarke make improvements?

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Council votes to keep sidewalks on both sides in older neighbourhoods

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Fact: The side of the street with no sidewalk will have a property value increase as you can now park an extra car in the drive way.Save money and go with the sensible option.

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BREAKING: City declares another significant weather event

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Back in the 1980s we had the manpower and equipment to clear the entire downtown, all parking lots and connecting side streets in less than 8 hrs. with our crew starting shortly after midnight.First all snow was pushed from the sidewalk onto the street beyond the curb. Next a smaller grader type vehicle would push the snow from the curb to the centre of the street. This created a mountain of snow down the centre of the road which was picked up by a conveyor belt machine which loaded the snow into dump trucks which drove slowly ahead. The entire downtown including side streets and sidewalks were clean with ample time before stores and rush hour. What changed?

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Council votes to keep sidewalks on both sides in older neighbourhoods

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Council. Please reconsider this vote. The sidewalks currently being replaced are in some cases over 50 years old and have been patched over with asphalt and do not conform with safety width measurements. These walks have been unsafe for seniors for many years. Until you catch up with the neglected improvements I would strongly suggest you install one side only on all city streets and remove the old sections on the opposite side. Consider the liability issue out there until you catch up and the cost savings to the community.$$$$$$

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VIDEO: Here’s the worst money mistake people make, says The Wealthy Barber

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Drive a vehicle you can afford and pay cash for it. Salesman tell me that 95% of vehicles sold are leased or paid for through a bank loan which of the two options is better. Leasing is a very poor decision.

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City to continue proactive approach targeting 'chronic problem properties'

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A great idea and I congratulate all staff on their hard work and success.The outside appearance of your property is a reflection on our community which we are proud of.Thank you

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Teacher says Ford's education bill is creating 'culture of fear'

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The current system with our boards is not working with many examples of overspending.Something new is refreshing.

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Local developer revives 125-year-old church with vision for child care

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A great idea as the structure has documented history within the community and will now serve children who are our future.I wish you well.

Sunday closures loom for Orillia library amid budget shortfall

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Two days in a row. First the destruction of 66 Peter St the former OPP office which we may rebuild to serve others now the second example of the Library which we cannot afford.Look back who was on council on both decisions.Champagne taste on a beer budget.

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City sells building currently home to 24/7 warming centre

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So if the former council did not act in a reckless fashion and left the former police station up there would have been ample room for various needs. Remember, it was only 43 years old when the wrecking ball was launched. A foolish business decision and now we have a weed ridden lot.

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City council votes in favour of making election day a PA day

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The Deputy Clerk is not a voting member of council and should not be commenting on this or other matters. Way outside of her lane. Not a brilliant move council.

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City sells building currently home to 24/7 warming centre

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That’s interesting. What about all the people working in the building all those years. My understanding is that as long as you do not disturb the product it is safe.

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Woman 'loving' career as millwright after Skills Ontario gold

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Congratulations. Any person who selects the trades should be honoured.Way to go young lady.

City council votes in favour of making election day a PA day

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MG520. Why is it when I am in the gym on a pa day there are several teachers working out and remind the class it is their day off.

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Orillia woman disappointed after city rejects four-way stop request

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Totally unnecessary especially if you are west bound on Elgin and have to stop on a grade in the winter.Everyone should just slow down

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BREAKING: Mayor uses veto power to cut tax increase to 0%

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Glad to see it was printed who voted with the mayor. Ralph is always at his side.

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Mayor says Orillia's 1.48% budget hike 'lowest in the province'

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Magic cat. I was there on the 11th of Nov in early 2000 and witnessed this myself. Trucks were followed from the contaminated site to the dump.To be clear, Mayor Clarke was not in the picture back then.As far as his legacy yes it will be remembered as outstanding. The rec centre was handed down through several others in his position over the years but his council had the opportunity to take a closer look and consider options.

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