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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Winter is for the Birds
Winter can easily become a time of boredom and shuttering ourselves indoors, so it helps to be reminded there’s never been a better time to get outside to explore and […]
Go Outside and Play
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” – Aristotle The COVID lockdown may have you feeling cooped up, but a cure […]
The Environment Wins at Apple Annie’s Cafe
It’s the everyday practical things that each of us do to protect and preserve our environment that truly make a difference. “Local Heroes” is a series of articles recognizing the […]
Parry Automotive: “Recycling? Hey, That’s Our Business”
This story started with a brief comment made by Steve Van Kessel, co-owner of Orillia’s Parry Automotive company, at a Kiwanis Club lunch meeting last spring. Following a short presentation […]
Lockdown Time Equals Learning Time
There aren’t many positive things one can say about the ongoing pandemic which restricted many of our everyday activities for almost a year now. That being said, COVID-19 has triggered […]