General - Term 2 

OrilliaMatters Article on 2022 Election result for Ward 3 (October 25th, 2022)

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Orillia Today Article on New Council Priorities, October 31st, 2022)

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OrilliaMatetrs Article on seeking re-election in 2022 (September 28th, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Questionnaire to Council Members 2023:

Part 1: Council's biggest accomplishment in Year 1

Part 2: Council weigh in on toughest challenges 

Part 3: Council on the 2023 Budget

Part 4: Surprises and learning curves in the first year of Council

Part 5: Social Media and being a politician in the modern political landscape

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General - Term 1 (2018-2022)

OrilliaMatters Article about the introduction of Council and the Mariposa Doctrine (December 4th, 2018)

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Orillia Today Article about the introduction of Council and the Mariposa Doctrine (December 5th, 2018)

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Why Orillia? Interview (November 23rd, 2018)

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OrilliaMatters Article about 2020 New Years Resolutions (January 1st, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the first half of the Council Term (November 14th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Questionnaire to Council Members 2021

Part 1: Council's Biggest Accomplishment

Part 2: Biggest Challenge Facing Council this year

Part 3: Regrets from this term

Part 4: Governing during a Pandemic

Part 5: Council's Legacy from this term

Part 6: Seeking Re-Election

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Community Events

Muskoka 411 Article about the City-Wide Garage Sale raising $4500.00 for Affordable Housing (July 20th, 2024).

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OrilliaMatters Article about the First Annual City Wide Garage Sale (June 15th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Tree Planting Event on National Tree Day (September 12th, 2024)

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Affordable Housing

OrilliaMatters Article about the proposal to the 2025 Budget for a $250,000/yr increase to the Affordable Housing Reserve (June 4th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the completed modular homes at 175 West Street (May 13th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about extending the contract for the Affordable Housing Coordinator Position (July 18th, 2024)

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CTV News Story about the County of Simcoe's Affordable Housing ASAP Plan (July 15th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the County of Simcoe's Affordable Housing ASAP Plan (July 22nd, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the need for the County of Simcoe to provide more Affordable Housing (May 30 th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the County considering modular housing options (December 3rd, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the call to increase the amount allocated to the Affordable Housing Reserve (November 2nd, 2023) 

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OrilliaMatters Article about the County's Affordable Housing Target (November 30th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the possibility of City run homeless encampments as well as porta-potties and garbage cans on locations (October 17th, 2023)

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Orillia Today Article about City Bylaw against Homeless Encampments (August 1st, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the $100,000/yr increase to the Affordable Housing Reserve during the 2024 Budget deliberations (November 8th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about County Affordable Housing (May 6th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Housing over the new Transit Hub (September 12th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Homelessness Encampment Bylaw  (July 19th, 2023

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Affordable Housing Project at 26 West Street North, June 15th, 2023

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OrilliaMatters Article on Hillcrest Lodge Tax Exemption (March 2nd, 2023)

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Barrie Advance Article on the County Housing Building at Rose Street in Barrie (August 9th, 2023)

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CTV News clip about the Coldest Night of the Year event (January 30th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article on the County ODCVI site (February 28th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Affordable Housing Forum (February 3rd, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about $20,000 annual boost to the Affordable Housing Reserve (November 19th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about increase to the Affordable Housing Reserve's annual allotment (October 19th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about property that could be made available on Benner Street (November 1st, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Raising the Roof Project over the Lighthouse (June 8th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Regent Street Affordable Housing Project (November 1st, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the County Project at the old ODCVI site (June 8th, 2021)

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OriliaMatters Article about possible Affordable Housing Incentives (November 1st, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the newly formed Affordable Housing Committee (June 19th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Modular Home project in Orillia (February 12th, 2024)

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By-Law

CBC Ontario Morning Interview about Ice Cream Bicycles (July 22nd, 2024)

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CTV News Report about Ice Cream Bicycles (July 28th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Ice Cream Bicycles (July 16th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Pro-Active By-Law enforcement pilot (August 15th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Naturalized Lawn Bylaw (March 26th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Fireworks Bylaw  (January 29th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about permitting Fireworks continued (May 24th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Final Version of the Fireworks Bylaw (March 25th, 2024)

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County of Simcoe

OrilliaMatters Article on concerns about funding Orillia Outreach Programs (February 19th, 2023)

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COVID-19

OrilliaMatters Article about the City of Orillia's vaccination policy (September 13th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about introducing the 2021 Pandemic Parking Program (May 10th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article on response to Anti-Lockdown Protestors (May 3rd, 2021)

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Sunonline Article about parking restrictions at the waterfront during the pandemic (July 2nd, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Downtown Street Closure during the pandemic (July 2nd, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about permitting Church Services in Parks (May 27th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Tax Relief during pandemic (May 4th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the City of Orillia declaring a State of Emergency (March 20th, 2020)

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Culture

Orillia Today Article about Black History Month in Orillia (February 8th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about renaming Centennial Drive, Lightfoot Lane (August 16th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the idea of a Lightfoot Museum (September 11th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Thomas Gumersall Anderson's removal from the Orillia Hall of Fame (April 8th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Artcle about the Orillia Hall of Fame Selection Process (May 23rd, 2024)

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Orillia Today Article about The Orillia Hall of Fame (May 19th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article on Budget approval for a revised Coat of Arms (November 18th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article on calls for a Senior Staff member responsible for Sports, Recreation, and Culture (November 9th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about consulting with Rama on the Orillia Coat of Arms (May 4th, 2021)

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Sunonline Article about the Orillia Coat of Arms (January 12th, 2021)

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Orillia Today Article about the Leacock Museum Master Plan (September 25th, 2020)

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Orilla Today Article about the consultants' proposal to sell off the Leacock Museum (December 12th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Staffing at the Opera House (December 2nd, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the intended changes to the Champlain Monument (July 26th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Champlain Monument (June 24th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Leacock Museum Collection (May 3rd, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Leacock Musuem (February 13th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Mariposa Folk Festival funding (January 25th, 2019)

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Economic Development

OrilliaMatters Article on Reducing Parking Rates Downtown (November 8th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about a City Wide Garage Sale (March 6th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article an Ice Cream Trucks (July 18th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article on Ice Cream Trucks (June 6th, 2023)

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CTV Barrie News Story on Ice Cream Trucks and the proposed ammendment which did not end up passing (August 14th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article on the Downtown Improvement Grants- Tier 3 (March 8th, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Article on the Downtown Tier 3 Grants March 2nd, 2022) 

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OrilliaMatters Article about local produce vendors (August 25th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about permitting Ice Cream trucks in the City of Orillia (June 1st, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the potential of licensing Transient Rental Accommodations (July 16th, 2019) 

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Orillia Today Article about city grants (March 26th, 2019)

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Orillia Today Article about revitalization of the old Biway building (December 11, 2018)

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Environmental Protection and Beautification

OrilliaMatters Article about the implementation of the City's Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (July 22nd, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the 2024 Earth Day Walk (April 23rd, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Annual Orillia Bike Challenge (April 30th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article on Green Building Standards (March 28th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Letter from Council opposing Bill 23 (December 10th, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Floodplain Mapping Budget ask (April 24th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about requesting Council to send a letter to the Provincial and Federal Government for a Phosphorous Recycling Plant at Holland Marsh (March 8th, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Litter Cleanup Crew (November 22nd, 2021)

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Orillia Today Article about removing litter (July 26th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about changes to the City's Tree Bylaw (June 1st, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the possible creation of a Climate Change Reserve (February 22nd, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about littering (July 20th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about a Trees Bylaw (December 12th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Street Light Replacements (November 19th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about removal of Milkweed at Rotary Place (August 17th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the solar panel project at the MURF (January 3rd, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the rooftop solar project at the MURF (August 16th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the installation of Solar Panels on the roof of the new MURF building (July 16th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the city of Orillia developing an action plan (April 30, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Solar Panels on the roof of the MURF (April 2, 2019)

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Garbage and Recycling

OrilliaMatters Article about Orillia charging for all garbage tags (February 10th, 2023)

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Government and Procedure

OrilliaMatters Article about Committee Structure (February 23rd, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Artcle about Councillor Leatherdale's enquiry into adjusting the public input session during Council meetings (September, 29th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about OrilliaPower Governance (November 23rd, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article on modifying the Council Enquiry Procedure (May 31st, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about a new Corporate Plan for the 2022-26 Term of Council (May 30th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about MPAC assessments on properties, (May 18th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about changing the Council Schedule (December 12th, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Evoting (September 21st, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Evoting (August 24th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about keeping Council meetings virtual (August 25th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about adjusted Council Schedule (April 13th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Gun Control and Mandatory Minimum Sentencing (September 19th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about introducing an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement at Council Meetings (June 19th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Council's Schedule (October 1st, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Council's move to Afternoon Meetings (December 14th, 2018)

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SunOnline Article about smoking ban on city owned property (January 19th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Council's statement on Gun Violence (September 19th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Council Schedule (April 13th, 2020)

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Hardwater in Orillia

Toronto Star/Orillia Today Article about my proposed enquiry to look into a rebate program for hardwater treatment (January 20th, 2022)

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Infrastructure and Budget

OrilliaMatters Article about enquiry motions that will be moving to Budget (Park seating in Walter Henry Park and installing turn signals at the Fittons/West Intersection) (September14th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about proposed budget cuts (February 26th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the approval of a fourway stop at Mary and Douglas streets (January 30th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about naming rights for Rotary Place (September 10th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about naming rights for city buildings and charging non-residents for waterfront parking (August 21st, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the financial implications of Bill 23 on the 2023 City Budget (February 7th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Dr. Seymour Conservatory designs and budget implications (January 31st, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article on increasing parking rates downtown (February 9th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Letter to the Editor clarifying my position on the council chamber upgrade (November 29th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about other budget matters such as a new Skate Park design (November 26th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about final approval of 2022 Budget (November 24th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about various budget items discussed (November 23rd, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Council Chamber Upgrades (November 25th, 2021).

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OrilliaMatters Article about hiring additional senior staff members (November 18th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article on the sale of the Nordia Buidling (March 1st, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Chamber of Commerce request for financial assistance (March 23rd, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the request for HRC Monument Funding (December 10th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the budget request from the Library for a security guard (November 26th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the budget commitment to Information Orillia (November 28th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about 0% Budget increase in 2020 (November 28th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Brownfield Grants (May 5th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the new West Street Bridge being built over Hwy 11 (July 17th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about 2019 budget deliberations (January 24th, 2019)

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Max 89.1 FM Report about the sale of the historic Train Station (March 5th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Citizen Self Portal during the 2020 Budget Deliberations (December 4th, 2019)

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Orillia Today Article about Budgeting during the Pandemic (July 28th, 2020)

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Marijuana

OrilliaMatters Article about Marijuana Legalization (January 15th, 2019)

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Parks and Recreation

OrilliaMatters Article about the Orillia Skate Parkers deputation to Council on the proposed Skate Park (June 18 th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about $75,000 grant to the Orillia Rowing Club (February 15th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Affordable Recreation Passes (May 16th, 2023)

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CTV Barrie Report on safe needle disposal boxes in parks and at other city sites (June 11th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Terry Fox Circle Upgrades (August 12th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Orillia Rowing Club's capital project at Kitchener Park (February 1st, 2024) 

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OrilliaMatters Article about retrofitting the Brian Orser Arena (August 14th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the council enquiry looking at a winter dog park in Carmichael Park (May 19th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article on getting Rotary Place back up and running (December 1st, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Article on the Couchiching Park Redesign (June 22nd, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about looking into Geese Control at some City Parks (August 13th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article on the changes made to the Terry Fox Circle at Couchiching Beach Park (July 19th, 2021)

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Orillia Today Article about the Couchiching Beach Park Master Plan (October 22nd, 2020)

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Orillia Today Article about the outcome of the safe disposal boxes for needles enquiry (August 29th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the budget request for safe disposal boxes for needles (December 7th, 2020)

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Orillia Today Article about the enquiry to look at safe disposal boxes for needles in parks (July 22nd, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about 2019 park upgrades (West Orillia, Victoria Park, Brant Street Parkette), (February 2nd, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about compensation for Couchiching Golf Club Toboggan Hill (December 1st, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Terry Fox Circle (September 11th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about updates Council received on the Recreation Centre (January 15th, 2019)

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Planning and Zoning

OrilliaMatters Article about the Gill Street Condo Development Proposal (September 11th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the 5 story building at Fittons and West Street (December 16th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the proposed 5 storey building at Fittons and West Street (November 27th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Downtown Tomorrow Plan Update (June 18th, 2024)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Inch Farm Development  (July 17th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about affordable housing and the 3 storey building on Mississaga Street (March 21st, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Parking spot on Monarch Drive (December 10th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about increasing building permit fees (March 3rd, 2023)

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Orillia Today Article about the development at 570 Laclie Street (April 23rd, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the development at the Sundial Property (December 8th, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the potential of the City waiving Development Charges for Industrial Builds (March 25th, 2021)

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Orillia Today Article about the Rama Road Corridor MZO Request (February 10th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Rama Road Corridor MZO Request (January 19th, 2021)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the YMCA's request for a Minister's Zoning Order to permit Youth Transitional Housing at the Peter Street site (December 11th, 2020)

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Orillia Today Article about zoning changes at 460 West Street South (New Volkswagen Dealership), (February 8th, 2019).

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Poverty Reduction and Social Services

CBC Ontario Morning: Orillia Warming Centre (November 23rd, 2021): start time 13:10

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Council Enquiry looking at the possibility of porta-potties and garbage collection at Homelessness encampments (September 28th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Artcile about a City led Community Hub to help address the Opioid Crisis (October 16th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Library Outreach Worker (July 4th, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article on enforcement strategies for homeless encampments (January 31st, 2023)

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OrilliaMatters Article on Daytime Warming Centres (February 7th, 2022)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Orillia's Daytime Warming Centres (January 18th, 2022).

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OrilliaMatters Article about budget approval of a winter night-time warming centre (November 19th, 2021)

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Orillia Today Article about Information Orillia (September 24th, 2020)

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OrilliaMatters Article about Information Orillia (December 2nd, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the Building Hope Project (May 8th, 2019)

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Orillia Today Article about waiving development charges for Building Hope (April 12th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about the need to address Youth Homelessness in Orillia (March 3rd, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about funding for OSMH, the Sharing Place, and Mariposa House Hospice (January 29th, 2019)

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Orillia Today Article about funding for OSMH, the Sharing Place, and Mariposa House Hospice (January 29th, 2019)

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OrilliaMatters Article about funding for the Child Advocacy Centre (January 25th, 2019)

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