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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
Some Highlights from Sustainable Orillia Month.
Each year, Sustainable Orillia sets out to build greater awareness and support for a sustainable future for the residents of the region. Our purpose is to ‘mobilize participation in the […]
Sustainable Orillia to hold a second “Walk and Learn” Urban Planning Event
Following upon a popular and well-attended series of urban walks in September, Sustainable Orillia has organized a second round of urban walks for Saturday, October 29th. In September, local urban […]
“Sustainable Orillia Month” is ending. The need to take climate action is growing stronger.
As noted in an accompanying article, Sustainable Orillia’s “Sustainable Orillia Month” is drawing to a close. The activities—an “All Electric Vehicle Weekend” at ODAS Park, an “Urban Planning Walk,” and […]