From 2021: Sustainable Orillia thanks its wonderful volunteers.

As the third annual Sustainable Orillia Month fades into recent history, what does not fade is the extraordinary passion and efforts of the many Sustainable Orillia volunteers who helped make […]
Making Sustainable Orillia Month 2020 Happen

Hats off to the volunteers who made a difference. It’s been a busy year! And a busy month! And now as Sustainable Orillia Month winds down, we’re proud to salute […]
September is Sustainable Orillia Month for 2021

The impacts of Climate Change are already here. What needs to happen next? It’s official. Climate change is underway. If there was any doubt, the latest report from the International […]
Clean Energy Canada

Clean Energy Canada is a climate and clean energy program within the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. They work to accelerate Canada’s clean energy transition […]
World Economic Forum

The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is […]
Sustainable Orillia’s Youth Council Leads the Way

When looking for inspiration in the fight against climate change – Orillians needn’t look any further than to local high schools, universities and colleges to find motivated young people joining […]
Sustainable Orillia Welcomes New Directors at First Annual General Meeting

Twenty-five Orillians came together virtually on Sunday, February 28th for Sustainable Orillia’s Annual General Meeting. Chairman Stan Mathewson welcomed friends, directors and guest speakers to the meeting, which featured a […]
It’s “BYOB” at Orillia’s Home Hardware Building Centre

Our local Home Hardware store on West Street has taken yet one more step toward greater sustainability: as of February 1, 2020, the store will no longer be providing single […]
Rustic cottage that feels like a spaceship is environmentally sustainable

By Nathan Taylor – Orillia Matters A local attraction that has been around for more than a century has an ambitious plan for the future. YMCA Geneva Park in Ramara Township […]
Winter at Night

February is WinterActive month. It’s intended to encourage physical activity through play in the elements. Most outdoor activities typically embrace snow and colder temps during daylight hours, but what if […]