This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
Usually it’s in February around Valentine’s Day, so those of you (guys, pay attention here) that are in the doghouse can maybe redeem yourself and pretend Valentine’s is in April…
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Sustainable Orillia
The Little House: A Sustainable Journey Begins
I can’t help but think that a lot of people avoid restoring or retrofitting an older building because it is too much hassle. It can feel like too much risk as well.
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
It’s the handiwork of Leslie Fournier and a group of 8 artists she enlisted to decorate the next shopping season.
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Clear Garbage Bag Use Starts February 7
Our current waste diversion rate hovers around 64%. We want, and need, to get it closer to our target of 75%.
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
If C.H. Hale is recognized as the person who had the most influence of what Orillia became in the 20th century, Michael Jones needs to be recognized for the last 25 years of guidance and leadership he provided.
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A Sustainable Orillia Reading List
Though this list is just a sampling of what’s out there on this topic, reading these six alone may make you angry about the lack of action by our politicians…
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Strawberries In The Middle of Winter
Eating strawberries midwinter is just a small metaphor that implies we must make some changes…
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Have Yourself A Very Merry – And Sustainable – Christmas
As 2022 dawns in Orillia, our community will embark on a newly-established Community Climate Change Action Plan designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and thereby accelerate the process of changing the way we live on this planet
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Getting Started Retrofitting Your Home
Retrofitting saves energy and energy costs In addition to reducing emissions.
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This Week In Art/Culture/Entertainment
I spoke with Neil Barlow, the OSB’s conductor, at the Christmas Prelude and he said the band is in good shape, despite the layoff
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