Editor’s Note
As many readers will know, after four plus years of leading Sustainable Orillia (since inception) Stan Mathewson has given notice of his intention to step aside as Chair and President […]
Highlights from Sustainable Orillia’s 2023 Annual General Meeting

Sustainable Orillia (SO) held its 3rd Annual General Meeting of members on Sunday afternoon, April 2nd. As an incorporated, not-for-profit entity the organization is required to conduct an annual general […]
Some thoughts on the “carbon tax”—oops! the “carbon pricing program” – by Fred Larsen, for Sustainable Orillia
Like most of you, I’ve been reading a lot of what people have been saying about “the Carbon Tax,” especially in those ads which call for us to “AXE THE […]
Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day, 2023—How will you participate?

Did you know that Earth Day is marked by more than a billion people a year? Yes, a billion! The official Earth Day website says that “Earth Day is widely […]
Now’s the Time to Plan a Pollinator Garden

With all this warm weather recently, it may feel as thought we have transitioned straight from winter to summer… however April is famously fickle and it’s safe to assume that […]
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issues warning and calls for aggressive action.

People in our community and around the world need to clearly understand the recent report by the IPCC—its warning, and, above all, its message that current actions are inadequate and […]
It’s Time to Ride! Every Ride Counts in The Orillia Bike Challenge.

Orillia is home to many cycling enthusiasts and this year Sustainable Orillia, along with partners The Bike Stop of Orillia and the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit, is encouraging more Orillians […]
You Are Invited to Join Us Next Wednesday for …

A New Lens on Carbon – From Emissions to Offsets We are just a week away from launching this very relevant and interactive series of workshops. Space is filling up, […]
Jane’s Walk – Orillia’s Urban Walk Series Continues…

Sustainable Orillia and OPPI (Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)will join to present another engaging walk-and-learn opportunity in Orillia on Saturday May 27 at both 10 am and 2 pm. Each […]
A New Lens on Carbon – From Emissions to Offsets
Your Seminar Leaders: Jackie Ramler, MBA, CFP, RIA, CIM, FCSI By day, Jackie supports her clients as a financial consultant and portfolio manager for Raymond James (Barrie). She is a […]