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 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 […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Please note that the Annual General Meeting of Members (“Friends”) of Sustainable Orillia will be held in a virtual Zoom meeting on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Zoom […]
Fred Larsen – Orillia’s 2020 Citizen of the Year
Since Fred Larsen’s arrival in Orillia in the early 1970’s, he has given back to his chosen community a hundred-fold. Earlier this month, City Council celebrated Fred’s long history of […]
Electric Vehicles: a closer look
Question 1. Are Electric Vehicles Really More Expensive? Question 2. Do You Want To Learn More? To the first question: Usually yes, if you just look at the sticker price. […]