Parallel Rallies send united message to Protect the Greenbelt
Saturday’s ‘Simcoe North Unites to Protect the Greenbelt’ rally drew over one hundred sign-waving people in Orillia to protest the Ford government’s ‘Build More Houses Faster (Bill 23)’ and their unilateral decision to open up sections of the Greenbelt for development. More gathered simultaneously at a similar rally in Midland. Sustainable Orillia representatives, along with […]
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 in Orillia. In 2000, Reeve, along with former United Church Moderator Bill Phipps, founded a national inter-faith initiative called Faith & the Common Good: Greening […]
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 City.’ _______________________________________ Apart from a recent dusting of snow and a few nights of temperatures one or two degrees below zero, at the time of […]
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 the agenda of elected officials in the upcoming term. Past Citizens of the Year Marci Csumrik, (2021), Michael Gordon (2018), and Bruce Waite (2011), were […]
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 MPP Jill Dunlop’s Orillia office was one of dozens held across the province over the weekend. Organized by a coalition of local environmental groups, those […]
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 of the proposed bill. PURPOSE To mobilize participation in the creation of a more sustainable future for present and future residents of the community. VISION […]
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 it was passed earlier this week. That being said, Sustainable Orillia will join with our counterpart organizations and other concerned citizens to protest the opening […]
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 to share this article, as it features the accomplishments of Blythe Wieclawek. the current president of Sustainable Orillia’s Youth Council. Congratulations Blythe to you […]
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 to provide leadership at home and globally in the battle to reduce carbon emissions and head off the consequences of climate change. _________________________ Dear Orillia […]
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 experience and perspective on urban planning in our community – as David will be leading groups through the West Ridge neighbourhood, spending time on the […]