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Councillor calls integrity commissioner report 'a witch hunt'

Councillor calls integrity commissioner report 'a witch hunt'

For the second time in less than six months, Oro-Medonte Coun. Richard Schell’s actions have resulted in an investigation on the same issue
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Oro-Medonte eyeing mediation to solve Barrie boundary battle

Oro-Medonte eyeing mediation to solve Barrie boundary battle

Township official says there's 'merit to considering options' and instilling a 'spirit of co-operation' for all involved; special council meeting set for this afternoon
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PART 1: Politicians prefer human touch over social media

PART 1: Politicians prefer human touch over social media

'I’m not a Facebook fan. Personally, I’ll tell you guys right now, social media is like a cancer. It’s nothing but a giant rumour mill,' says Springwater deputy mayor
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PART 2: Politicians cope with 'faceless' crowd on social media

PART 2: Politicians cope with 'faceless' crowd on social media

Springwater deputy mayor says some people can become 'emboldened' by 'anonymous and remote nature of social media'
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Oro-Medonte burns through legal budget fighting cannabis farms

Oro-Medonte burns through legal budget fighting cannabis farms

Other legal battles included short-term rental accommodations and Zone 1 water issues
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Rising insurance premiums create challenges for local townships

Rising insurance premiums create challenges for local townships

'Overall, frequency and severity of claims have increased dramatically,' Springwater clerk says in report to council
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Vandal uses chainsaw to cut down Essa Township speed camera

Vandal uses chainsaw to cut down Essa Township speed camera

Camera on 25th Sideroad had been issuing up to 50 tickets daily; township official says it's 'really unfortunate' someone would go to such lengths
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Springwater councillors bite back after exclusion from ROMA dinner

Springwater councillors bite back after exclusion from ROMA dinner

Dinner snub drives wedge between township politicians; councillor asks mayor to end 'high school nonsense'
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Here's the hitch: Townships lose revenue with province licensing tow trucks

Here's the hitch: Townships lose revenue with province licensing tow trucks

While Oro-Medonte and Essa miss out on fees, one local tow-truck operator says new regulations provide consumers with more rights
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Oro-Medonte reverses course on MZO, offers support to developer

Oro-Medonte reverses course on MZO, offers support to developer

'I think the time is now to develop that land for the benefit of all,' says deputy mayor
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