Sustainable Orillia (SO) Welcomes Fresh Faces at Volunteer Event.
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On Sunday Feb. 11th, close to fifty concerned citizens gathered at the Orillia Museum of Art History, to share, learn and commit to their roles as part of our community’s […]
Local experts weigh in on heat pumps
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Many Orillians are seeing heat pumps in their future, if not already in their homes. Local providers of heating and air conditioning systems are seeing an increase in the number […]
Join Sarah, Sustainable Orillia’s newest board member, and get on the net-zero train!
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Recently, as part of an overall review, Sustainable Orillia (SO) has been reflecting on our experience since inception in 2019. The organization is heading into its fifth full year of […]
109 year old Orillia home now ready for the future
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When Danny Borzellino bought the former Grant family home at the intersection of Laclie St. and Brant Avenue in 2022, he knew he was buying a piece of Orillia history. […]
The Wonderful World of Batteries
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What would we do without batteries? Throughout the 20th century, we have come to take them for granted as we use them to power our various devices: smoke detectors, portable […]
This year, give the “Best Gift Ever”
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The holiday season is traditionally a time for consumers to “buy, buy, buy.” This year, however, is a wonderful opportunity to re-think not only how we will celebrate the season, […]
A 2023 Sustainable Orillia update with Mayor Don McIsaac
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Don McIsaac, Mayor of Orillia, recently set aside time to meet with Sustainable Orillia (SO)to talk about sustainability—short and long-term—across our community. It was an opportunity for him to reflect […]
Is a heat pump in your future? Some Orillia households are now saying “Yes!”
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What if you could save up to $1,000 per year or more on the cost of heating and cooling your home, while also helping the planet? You can—with a new […]
FREE DELIVERY – When you Purchase a 2024 Sustainable Orillia Calendar
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This year’s calendar celebrates the nature’s biodiversity – and its importance to the many students who took part in Sustainable Orillia’s 2023 Student Art Competition. Nineteen of the nearly 200 […]
The Little House – Part V: Covering a ‘lot’ of Ground – Sustainably
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We are back! And amazingly, work on the ‘Little House’ itself is virtually complete. Only a few bibs, bobs and some tweaking remain to be completed. It’s been quite a […]