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What have you enjoyed most about living in Orillia? I think what I really like about Orillia is the fact that there’s so many activities at your disposal. […]
What are your memories of growing up in Orillia as a child? My family was really involved with everything arts and culture, so they really wanted to instill […]
If there was one thing that you could change about Orillia, what would it be? More inclusiveness. I still see a divide here that was present when I […]
You have a host of interests and causes including, the Orillia Youth Centre, Lighthouse Men’s Shelter, Ripple of Kindness, Orillia and Area of Physician Recruitment & Retention, Mariposa […]
How is the real estate business in Orillia at the moment? It’s very healthy. It is a seller’s market right now, inventory is low and there’s a lot […]
What are your fondest memories of growing up in Orillia? I was born in Toronto in 1958 and we moved here in ’63. My fondest memories are just how […]
I’m Leslie Fournier, and I live in Orillia, Ontario. You’ve been involved both in the business and the arts in Orillia, do you think of yourself as a business […]
If you could change one thing about Orillia, what would that be? It would be nice if there was more employment for people in town. I’m fortunate I have […]
What made you decide to get into emergency services? My brother-in-law was a firefighter, full career firefighter in Orillia and encouraged me to become a volunteer. It was […]
If you could change one thing about Orillia with a magical wand, what would it be? I don’t think I would change anything about Orillia to be honest. […]
You’ve spoken to a lot of people in and around Orillia, what are the kind of issues that matter most to people in Orillia? Oh my gosh. Snow […]
In your job, do you think your ethnicity was a help or hindrance, or did it make no difference? For me my ethnicity never made a difference. It […]
