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Purchasing power
Sharon Bamford
David Allen is in charge of smart purchasing for the City of Barrie. From computers to pencils and office chairs, he makes the decisions with an eye... [more]
City water revenues fall
Declining water consumption translated into a sizeable shortfall in the first four months of this year for the City of Orillia. [more]
Declining water consumption translated into a sizeable shortfall in the first four months of this year for the City of Orillia. [more]
Former bar site for temporary library
“The adaptive reuse of the existing building will mean that the city will not have to pay rental or lease costs during the two-year construction... [more]
“The adaptive reuse of the existing building will mean that the city will not have to pay rental or lease costs during the two-year construction... [more]
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Hydration station at festival
In an effort to reduce the festival’s environmental footprint, organizers are introducing biodegradable beer cups, earth-friendly food containers and a “hydration station” that will allow folkies young and old to quench their ... [more]
Long-term beds needed: Caplan
“We do know that there are growing needs, we know that there is an aging population and we do want to reward the excellence that we do see in place and build upon the strengths that are there,” he said during a recent visit ... [more]
Councillors weigh in on review proposal
Council has agreed to consider the request, and will discuss a lengthy letter from Millard during an upcoming meeting. [more]
Council has agreed to consider the request, and will discuss a lengthy letter from Millard during an upcoming meeting. [more]
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Iron Man Welding flying high
“(In a job earlier in his career), I welded together the safe boxes that are around ATM machines that make them burglar proof,” says the Innisfil native. “Pretty much everything in a commercial building has to be custom designed ... [more]
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So, where's my new car?
And I don’t remember being asked if I wanted to buy a Chevy Malibu or a Dodge Challenger. But it looks like we’re all buying them anyway, which must be particularly irksome to Ford owners, a breed that never much liked Chevs or ... [more] |
A caring philosophy
The couple, owners of Piggybank Technology and a couple of other web-based businesses, got tired of listening to the doom and gloom that blasts into our homes and vehicles through news media. [more] |
An organic discussion
It was an interesting conversation and it took me back to the crazy, hectic days of our wonderful house on Penetang Street with its huge back yard (try finding a new lot that measures 66 by 225 feet) and its home-built playground ... [more] |
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