Elbows Up For Earth
The theme for Earth Day 2025 is Our Power, Our Planet with a goal to encourage individuals, business, and all levels of government to focus on the transition to renewable energy sources.
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City of Orillia
Earth Day At Lakehead
Following the documentary, Dr. Gerardo Reyes, professor, Lakehead’s department of sustainability sciences, will lead a discussion…
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Everything About Nothing
The argument to not waive procedure, while technically correct from an administration perspective (the municipal code and procedure largely exists to give administration personnel marching orders…
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Council Preview
At time of publication no provision has been made to stream the meeting, as has been done with all public council meetings, on the City’s Youtube page.
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The Case To Become A Member
Any area resident is welcome to become an SO member. Of course, donations are welcome, but there’s no membership fee.
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
Brewery Bay Food Company has their Grand Opening April 12 at their new location (or co-0location with Couchiching Craft Brewing).
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Strong Mayor Power: Councillors Object
During a time of unprecedented upheaval, Mayor McIsaac has chosen to centralize and consolidate authority, rather than to consult and collaborate with Council.
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Council Preview
ShareBy John Swartz Only 21 pages long, Orillia council has one of the slimmest agendas of this term. There are
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
The celebration of Suds Sutherland’s fantastic life is June 22 at Hawk Ridge Golf Club from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Council Preview
Indeed staff outlines the potential for reduced participation in events and sports functions, visitor and resident annoyance, will send the message to residents parks are for all – who can pay more, and potential to be a tourism killer.
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