Climate change is “a spiritual crisis”
Dr. Ted Reeve is a social ethicist, educator, and minister in The United Church of Canada. For the past eight years he has been the coordinating minister at St. Paul’s […]
Simcoe North Unites to Protect the Greenbelt
Unfortunately Mr. Ford’s government has decided NOT to listen to the majority of people across Ontario, who have concerns and have spoken out against the passing of Bill 23 and […]
How to create a bird-friendly garden (Part 3) – by Mike Jones for Sustainable Orillia
Sustainable Orillia’s most dedicated ‘birder,’ Mike Jones, shares more ideas on how to create a bird-friendly garden, part of our ongoing series in support of Orillia becoming a ‘Bird Friendly […]
Orillia Citizens of the Year suggest priorities for incoming Council
Former Citizens of the Year are weighing in with their priorities for the incoming City Council. Three former award recipients have ideas for what should be high and early on […]
Rally for Change and Action sends a Strong Message
Despite a persistent snow storm, more than sixty concerned citizens showed up to protest the provincial government’s proposed Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act. The rally, held outside […]
Sustainable Orillia Speaks out against Bill 23 Proposals
The following letter to Minister Steve Clark (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing) was sent on November 17th … expressing Sustainable Orillia’s opposition to many of the terms and intent […]
A Leader in Climate Action and a Leader in the Pool; Sustainable Orillia’s Youth Council Leader, Blythe Wieclawek
The following article is taken from a recent Orillia Channel Cats Swim Club Release – as published in Orillia Matters. Photo is courtesy of Orillia Matters. Sustainable Orillia is pleased […]
Sustainable Orillia Board Member wants the Prime Minister to do more to Combat Climate Change
In a recent letter one of Sustainable Orillia’s founding board members, Gord Ball lays out his concerns that our Prime Minister needs to be doing more, a great deal more […]
Join Sustainable Orillia for a Brisk Walk on the Ridge…
Sustainable Orillia is pleased to announce the third and final 2022 City Walk, to be led by local expert and urban planner, David Stinson. This walk promises a completely different […]
Let’s Get Circular!
Are you familiar with “the Circular Economy”? Did you know that you are already an active contributor to the Circular Economy? It’s news for many of us (your writer included), […]