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Oct 20th, 2014
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City election page  Mayor – Steve Clarke – 705-329-0943 / 705-329-8153 Email: steveclarke2008@gmail.com – John Edward Maxwell – 705-327-8981 Email: johnemaxwell000@gmail.com Ward 1 – Donald Porter – 705-345-4498 Email: the.donald@hotmail.com – Mike Chatzikyri...
Sep 17th, 2014
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Orillia Packet and Times editorial Last week, developer cum Mayor Angelo Orsi announced he would not seek re-election, opting instead to focus his attention on his young family and his business interests. It’s an intelligent decision; it’s unlikely he could have been re-elected. While Orsi worked har...
Jul 25th, 2014
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From City of Orillia waste management and environmental advisory committee No more battling landfills and incinerators in Ontario. This important Conference will bring together bright, enthusiastic people to focus on waste solutions that will help Ontario move into a Zero Waste future. Politicians. B...
Apr 28th, 2014
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By Sara Carson, Orillia Packet & Times There’s now a race to become Orillia’s next mayor. John Maxwell, 68, has filed to run for the top job in hopes of making a difference in the city. “I’m interested in the homeless. I’m interested in the poor. I’m interested in the police expenditures,” the Or...
Apr 23rd, 2014
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By Michael McClymont Orillia Packet & Times  Orillia – A throng of supporters filled the lobby at Orillia city hall as Steve Clarke made official his intention to run for mayor of the city. The local businessman filed his election papers Wednesday morning at city hall and became the city’s ...
Mar 19th, 2014
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By Andrew Schell Orillia Packet & Times  Clean water is critical to both human and ecological sustainability. The City of Orillia is fortunate to be surrounded by two of Ontario’s most beautiful lakes — Simcoe and Couchiching. Environmental problems, including degraded water quality, have histori...
Feb 24th, 2014
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By Sara Ross, Orillia Packet & Times Orillia CAO Roman Martiuk, 56, sat down with media representatives Monday morning to answer questions regarding his resignation. Martiuk resigned Friday evening after a closed session council meeting. Below is an edited version of the interview. All of Martiuk...
Dec 18th, 2013
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By Sara Ross, Barrie Examiner A wildlife passage under Highway 11, just outside Orillia in Severn Township, will become a solid wall when the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is done repairing the bridge next year. Severn Mayor Mike Burkett and Orillia Mayor Angelo Orsi want to maintain the passage, ...
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Jun 28th, 2013
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By Sara Ross, Orillia Packet & Times June 28 2013An eight-foot-tall hogweed towered over Bob Bowles in Orillia’s north ward Thursday afternoon.The poisonous plant was growing along Sundial Creek on a city property off Sundial Drive.“If we watch for it and eradicate it when we see it, I think we can k...
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Nov 21st, 2012
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Penetanguishene mayor says he’s ready for added responsibilities By Nikki Million-Cole Midland Mirror Nov 20, 2012 PENETANGUISHENE – Despite being in just his first term as a municipal politician, Penetanguishene Mayor Gerry Marshall wants to add one more title to his resumé. Marshall is throwing his...