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Aug 23rd, 2022
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This file photo shows a sign created by the Oro-Medonte Good Neighbours Alliance. | Supplied photo From BarrieToday, August 21, 2022 A Letter to the Editor The following letter is in response to a story titled ‘Local residents air grievances at short-term rental forum,’ published Aug. 12....
Aug 16th, 2022
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Members of the Chigamik Hand Drum Circle at the UNESCO Geopark meeting, in front of panelists Tony Pigott, Jack Contin, Nick Eyles and Kirsten Kennedy. – AWARE Simcoe photo UNESCO designation may be a slam dunk, but controversial developments won’t be affected By Kate Harries AWARE News Network...
Aug 16th, 2022
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Stock photo | Anton Atanasov via Pexels From OrilliaMatters, August 14, 2022 A Letter to the Editor The following letter is in response to a letter regarding the preservation of rural communities, published July 27. In his letter, Mr. Ralph Wood of Orillia pays homage to small, rural communities. Som...
In Barrie
Aug 15th, 2022
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Who will take care of Lake Simcoe? A 2022 update on the “Lake Simcoe Under Pressure” Report From the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition By Claire Malcolmson We hope this letter finds you well and enjoying Lake Simcoe! We all want a healthy lake we can swim in, fish, and enjoy for generations to...
Aug 9th, 2022
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Stock photo From OrilliaMatters, August 9, 2022 A Letter to the Editor I am remiss and must apologize for my delay in recognizing and applauding the fact that the Township of Oro-Medonte has joined many other municipalities across Ontario by requesting the province to place a moratorium on new gravel...
Aug 9th, 2022
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Ward 5 councillor Randy Greenlaw has entered Oro-Medonte’s mayoral race in the upcoming municipal election. So far he is the only challenger to the long-standing mayor, Harry Hughes, who is seeking a fifth term in office. | Greg McGrath-Goudie/OrilliaMatters From OrilliaMatters, August 8, 2022 ...
Aug 8th, 2022
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Stock photo From BarrieToday, August 5, 2022 A Letter to the Editor The following is in response to ‘LETTER: ‘Self-interest’ fuels move to reject online voting,’ published Aug. 2. Informed but confused. I recently received a notice of a virtual open house and a virtual public ...
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Aug 6th, 2022
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A satellite view of Lake Simcoe. Photo courtesy the Province of Ontario From the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition By Claire Malcolmson, Executive Director We would like to start off by orienting  you to what threatens Lake Simcoe’s health, what we’re doing about it, and what you can do to help. We are a ...
Aug 4th, 2022
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Stock photo | Fauxels via Pexels From OrilliaMatters, August 1, 2022 A Letter to the editor This letter is in response to an article about a human rights complaint being filed against Oro-Medonte council, published July 28. On Nov. 24, 2021, Oro-Medonte town clerk (Yvonne) Aubichon provided a report ...
Jul 31st, 2022
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From OrilliaMatters, July 28, 2022 By Greg McGrath-Goudie An Oro-Medonte resident has filed two complaints with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario over township council’s decision against allowing internet and telephone voting in the upcoming municipal election. Despite a staff report’s recommendat...