By the end of the day, organizers hope to have a list of actions that can be taken by individuals, by the community, and by local businesses to move Orillia toward becoming a sustainable community.
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ShareThe County of Simcoe’s regional community hub survey has been extended to May 26. The County is proposing to build
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If the two events above are not enough to have happening all at once, read on.
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As consumers we are powerful and vote with our money every day. As investors we have the same power to bring about incremental change.
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ShareBy John Swartz The 3rd annual Cottage Countrycon happened Sunday at the Mariposa Inn. Toy, model, sword, and of course
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ShareReconstruction of Front Street is beginning. The project will be completed in two phases with the first from Queen Street
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ShareThe City of Orillia is opening a new gallery, of sorts. Space is available in the new Orillia Recreation Centre
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I once wrote a column about the dangers of teaching a dog or cat to speak. Not a good idea folks!
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We live among lakes which are not yet dead, forests not yet cut, and precious-few wetlands that still have our backs when it rains hard.
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ShareThe Orillia waste management advisory committee annual Treasure Hunt happens this weekend, May 18 and 19. You can put out
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“The whole thing started from a perspective of, “Where’s my studio?” and then it was, “Well, where does anybody have a studio?””
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Many large music ensembles program their events with an easy tune or two off the top so everyone can catch a stride with long notes, moderate tempos, lots of time to warm up the lips and listen to each other for blend and balance. Not these folks.
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Think about how you can make a difference and tell us – local ideas and local action from local citizens and local businesses can be revolutionary.
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ShareOrillia OPP and the Criminal Investigation Branch are asking for help locating witnesses to help piece together the events that
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ShareEditorial by Mike Douglas At Ramara Township’s May 6 committee of the whole council meeting the agenda contained a report,
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There is a simple explanation. Something strange, and potentially powerful, is taking place deep within the planet.
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