In April, we shared a blog post about Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac gaining Strong Mayor Powers (SMPs), and his subsequent firing and hiring of Orillia’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), during …
Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac: Don’t Think We’ve Forgotten… Read More »
Seedy Saturday On Saturday March 22nd, we hosted the 12th annual Orillia Seedy Saturday at the Orillia Public Library. Seedy Saturday is an event where local farmers and gardeners connect …
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Let’s take a step back… On February 21st, during the 2025 Ontario snap election, our Mayor of Orillia, Don McIsaac, endorsed Progressive Conservative candidate Jill Dunlop. McIsaac was one of …
The Power Came Back on in Orillia—Just Not How You thought it would Read More »
On Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at a Special Meeting of Council, Orillia City Council made a decision on density targets, urban boundary expansion, and policy directions for the new Official …
ORILLIA TO EXPAND BOUNDARY BY 481 ACRES – STOP SPRAWL ORILLIA STATEMENT Read More »
After almost three years, the time has finally come. Orillia City Council is making their final decision on expanding the urban boundary at a special meeting of council on Tuesday, …
Orillia Council To Make final vote on Orillia Boundary Expansion Read More »
Preface It has been over one year of Israel’s assault on Gaza, which the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled is a plausible case of genocide, and human rights …
Simcoe North politicians: Complicity in genocide Read More »
For many years, Orillia residents have enjoyed a lush, beautiful wall of greenery at the Port of Orillia boardwalk filled with mature trees, shrubs, native plants, ornamental plants, and even …
The Streets Alive summer 2024 project is ‘Pollinator Friendly’! First, 60 wooden flowers were cut and prepared by The Northern Joinery. Local artists then chose a native wildflower species to …
DOWNTOWN ORILLIA NOW HAS TWO NATIVE PLANT GARDENS! Read More »
Green Orillia had a busy Earth Day Weekend hosting two events to jump into spring! Seedy Saturday On Saturday April 20th, we hosted the 11th annual Orillia Seedy Saturday at …
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What is a gravel pit? A gravel pit/quarry is a type of open-pit mine used for the extraction of sand and gravel (aggregate) from a deposit near the surface of …
